155 University Centre
Hours of Operation
Fall/Winter Session Office Hours (September - April):
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am- 9:00 pm
Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
During examination periods, additional office hours may be available (dependent upon exam bookings):
Fridays
8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday Tests and Exams
8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Summer Session Hours (May - August):
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Evening Tests and Exams
The SAS Test/Exam Centre closes at 9:00 pm. Therefore, if you have an evening exam you may be asked to start earlier than the scheduled class time in order to finish your exam in time for closing.
Exam Centre Facilities
The Test/Exam Centre in room 155 University Centre has 8 private rooms available for tests and exams, all equipped with ergonomic chairs, incandescent lamps, and fans. A CCTV is available upon request.
Our computers have no internet access and as such are considered word processors. A number of computers are equipped with adaptive technology such as Zoomtext, Jaws, WindowEyes, Kurzweil 3000, and Dragon Naturally Speaking.
Washrooms are located inside the Exam centre. A waiting area includes open storage spaces where students can leave coats and belongings. We do not recommend you bring valuables to tests/exams as we cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.
Alternate Exam Locations
Due to space limitations, it may be necessary for you to write at a different location other than the SAS Test/Exam Centre. In this case, you will be notified upon checking in to the SAS Test/Exam Centre prior to your test/exam time.
Test/Exam Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are individualized and flexible, based on the nature of the disability and academic environment. Accommodations are arranged and discussed upon the initial meeting with your Accessibility Advisor.
Test and Exam Accommodations may include:
- Alternate test formats
- Computer
- Calculator for exams (use and type of calculator use may also be specified by instructors, dependent upon the nature of the test/exam)
- Document conversion
- Exam administered in two parts
- Private, quiet exam rooms
- Assistive technologies
- Time extensions, etc.
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How to Book Your Tests and Exams with SAS
During the Regular Session (September - April), please book your tests and exams 2 weeks in advance due to the large volume of students using our services and the time needed to book tests. Without 2 weeks notice, space and accommodations cannot be guaranteed. Please note that there are specific deadlines each term for booking final exams.
For exams written in the final exam period, we require more than two weeks and the cut-off for December exams is November 15th of each year and for April finals the cut-off is March 20th of each year.
During the summer session (May – August), please book your tests and exams 1 week in advance.
Exams can be booked at Student Accessibility Services Test/Exam Centre, 155 University Centre, or online at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/forms/exam.html.
Test/Exam Policy
- Time and accommodations for tests and exams are determined by your Accessibility Advisor.
- Tests are proctored between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Students who are more than 30 minutes late for their test/exam may not write until they receive in-person/over-the-phone permission from their professors. Time taken to obtain permission will be deducted.
- Electronic and personal belongings are not allowed in the exam room and must be left in designated spots in the SAS office or any of its exam centres. Students are encouraged not to bring in any valuables into the exam centres.
- Students are expected to remain in the exam centre until they have completed their tests/exams. If they have to leave for any reason prior to the detain time, they must check in with the invigilator.
- Students are allowed supervised washroom breaks during exams. Any other breaks will only be allowed at the discretion of the student's Accessibility Advisor.
Invigilation and Security
The SAS Test/Exam Centre follows the Undergraduate Degree Regulations and Procedures for Examinations as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar.