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Accommodated Exams at VIU

How accommodated exams work

We support students who need exam accommodations by providing a quiet, supervised space and the tools they’re approved to use.

Students

Start by registering with Accessibility Services. Returning students can request a new Accommodation letter online. Once you have your accommodation letter, share it with each of your instructors. Then, book your exams through our online request system at least 7 days before the test. For final exams, deadlines are 14 days before the first day of Finals. 

Instructors

When you receive a booking request, review and approve it promptly. Contact us if you have any questions about it. If the exam won’t be written with us (for example, if it’s take-home), just let us know. Make sure to send your exam to us at least 3 days before the test date so we have enough time to prepare.

Assessment and Exam Services

We’re here to make the process smoother for everyone. Once a request is approved, we take care of the logistics including space, supervision, timing, technology, and more so instructors and students can focus on what matters most. Our goal is to ensure accessibility and academic integrity in a calm, supported environment

Student and instructor exam guides

Student guide

Everything students need to know about booking, preparing, and writing accommodated exams.

Student Guide

Instructor guide

Clear steps for instructors to submit exams, manage bookings, and support accommodations.
 

Instructor Guide

Find us

Assessment and Exam Services

Located at the Nanaimo Campus, Building 255, Room 115

Open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

For booking, rescheduling, or cancelling accommodated exams, please contact us:
Email: accommodatedexams@viu.ca
Phone: 250.740.6276

If you have questions about accommodated exams at other campuses, please contact those campuses directly.

Access us

Check out the Universal Access at VIU web page for accessibility maps and building information to help you navigate campus.