11 You should attend the venue listed on the timetable and arrive at least 20 minutes before the published start time of the examination at all venues.

12 You should check the seating plan outside the venue and sit at a desk allocated to your examination. When seated, for written examination papers, you should check that you have the correct examination paper in front of you by checking the module title and code on the front page.

13 You will normally be permitted to enter the examination venue up to 30 minutes after the start of the examination.

14 Strict silence must be observed at all times in the examination venue. Upon entering the examination venue, you must seat yourself quickly and quietly. It is your responsibility to listen to any instructions given to you by the invigilator.

15 You are not permitted to bring any of the following items into the examination venue:

• Notes, drawings, books, files, or similar aids unless they are specifically permitted by the examiners and are specified on the examination paper and on your examination timetable.

16 All personal belongings, including coats, hats, scarves, bags, books, notes etc. must be placed in the designated area identified by the invigilator. If you require further equipment from a bag after the commencement of the examination, you must ask an invigilator to obtain it for you.

17 You must switch off mobile phones and other electronic devices and place them in the plastic box provided. If your mobile phone sounds during an examination, you will be issued a written warning regarding your conduct.

18 You must remove your watch, including any fitness wrist accessory, and place it with your phone, purse/wallet, and keys in the designated area or in the plastic box provided. Valuables should not be brought to the examination venue - no responsibility will be taken for their safekeeping.

19 If you are found in possession of a mobile phone or any other unauthorised materials during the examination, then a report will be made in line with the Academic Conduct Regulation.

20 If you are taking open book examinations you may only use those books, notes, etc. specified by the examiner.

21 You will be notified in advance if you are required to bring a calculator with you to your examination. Calculator cases are not permitted on your desk and calculators should not have any writing or images.

22 English language dictionaries will be available in each examination venue. You should raise your hand if you would like to consult a dictionary and return the dictionary to the invigilator when you have finished. No other dictionaries (including English language dictionaries, foreign language to English dictionaries, or electronic dictionaries) will be permitted unless they are included on the examination paper and on your examination timetable.

23 You are permitted to bring into the examination venue a reasonable quantity of water in a bottle with no label. No food is permitted in an examination venue and smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is not permitted at any time in any examination venue.

24 You are only permitted to use a completely clear case or clear plastic bag to hold your pens, pencils etc.

25 You must not open question papers or log in to the computer until instructed to do so.

26 You must complete and sign the attendance form and place it on the desk for collection by the invigilator during the examination. Invigilators will also complete an attendance list. You are required to present your SHU ID card (or alternative original formal identification document, such as a Passport or BRP) as proof of identity. If you wear a veil or niqab for religious reasons, we are still required to check your identity as per the exam regulations. However, the invigilator will offer you a private room before the start of the exam to carry out the checks. Please be assured that these checks will be carried out by someone who is female, who will ensure that we maintain your dignity at all times. Written examinations are marked anonymously; therefore you must enter your student number where required on the examination answer booklet.

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