Booking exams
1, 2, 3 steps and you're done! Requesting your exams doesn't have to be a hassle. Follow the steps on this page to successfully schedule your exam with ease.
A simple 3-step process for booking your written exam
Booking exams at Athabasca University is a simple effort that requires no more than 3 main steps:
Step 1: Get your tutor's input
We recommend you consult with your tutor first to discuss how prepared and ready you are to move into the exam phase of your course. They will be able to give you an objective assessment and help you plan next steps in case you’re not quite ready to take the exam yet.
Step 2: Organize time and location
Contact your chosen exam invigilator and select a date and time to write, as well as discuss possible fees (you will need those details to be able to complete Step 3).
Fill out your Exam Request Form
Now that you have all the information you need, please complete, and submit an Examination Request Form in your myAU account. Send the form as far in advance of your desired exam writing date as possible to ensure ample time for it to be processed. We encourage you to view our exam request deadlines, so you can be sure you are not too late to guarantee a smooth process.
Booking exams with accommodations for students with disabilities
Are you registered for accessibility services and accommodations? We require you to request your exam at least 20 days before your write date. This way our staff has enough time to prepare for the examination. In some circumstances, these time limits may be extended for specific examinations.
When you are ready to request your exam and are using an invigilator in the AU-approved Invigilator network, submit the online Examination Request Form (also available through myAU) or open the online form.
In some situations, an Accessibility Services team member may ask you to complete and return the Accessibility Services Examination Request Form in PDF for your booking due to the nature of the arranged accommodation.
Exam request deadlines to keep in mind
If you are requesting an exam through ProctorU or an established AU-approved invigilator, you must request your exam 10 days prior to your requested write date.
If you are requesting to write an exam with an invigilator not yet established as an AU-approved invigilator, your request must be received 60 days prior to your requested exam writing date.
Find more information about exam request deadlines in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Relevant forms to book your exams at AU
Exam request online form:
When you are ready to request your exam, please complete and submit the online Examination Request Form (also available through myAU).
Open the formExam request pdf form:
If you are not able to complete and submit the online form, this PDF version is also available to you.
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Get answers to any specific questions regarding our learning support services by contacting our team members directly.
Send us a noteUpdated December 01, 2022 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)