- How to access your exam timetable
- Exam Rules and Regulations
- Proof of identity in exams
- Exam locations
- Exam calculators
- Extra time and exam support
- Exam Frequently Asked Questions
How to access your exam timetable
For information on how to access your own personal exam timetable and where to find dates of future exams go to personal exam timetables
IMPORTANT: Remember to keep checking your personal timetable up until the day of your exam to ensure there have been no changes to dates and times or locations. Is an exam missing? - If so, contact exams@herts.ac.uk
Exam Rules and Regulations
Make sure you are familiar with exam rules and regulations.
Any academic misconduct taking place during exams will be treated very seriously and may have severe consequences.
Remember you are NOT allowed to wear a watch during an exam. Phones, watches, fitness trackers and any other wearable technology must be placed in the plastic box provided at each desk for your valuables. DO NOT leave your phone in your coat or bag.
Proof of identity in exams
When you attend an exam you need to provide proof of your identity by placing your university ID card on your exam desk. Virtual ID cards are also acceptable as proof of identity in exams.
No other form of proof of identity will be accepted.
Your ID card needs to be legible with your photo on it. An ID card that has been defaced or has no recognisable photo is not acceptable.
Replacement ID cards can be obtained prior to your exam from the Ask Herts Hubs.
Exam locations
- Download the Herts Mobile app and use its maps and wayfinding to help you locate your exam room.
- Find your exam location well in advance of your exam, do not leave it to the day of your exam.
- It is your responsibility to be in the exam room before the start time.You will not be allowed into the exam room once the scheduled start time shown on your timetable has passed. Exams are timed using the centralised clocks inside the exam room.
- Hertfordshire Sports Village exams: Arrive at your exam location 30 minutes before the published start time if your exam is taking place in the de Havilland Sports Village Main Halls 1, 2 or 3, Cricket Hall.Entry to the Sports Village Main Halls and Sports Village Cricket Hall - de Havilland campus, is via the rear of the Sports Village.
- For all other locations please make sure you are at the venue at least 15 minutes before the published start time.
Exam calculators
- Only approved calculators will be allowed into the exam room
- Calculators will not be provided during the exam so please ensure that you only bring an approved model.
Extra time and support for exams
If you need additional support please look at the Student wellbeing support .
Exam Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about sitting your exams, you can read our Frequently Asked Questions