We have moved!
Accommodated exams have moved to building 255 (the International Education building). Our office is in room 115 and our exam room is in room 110.
VIU Exam Centre Guides for Accommodated Exams
Instructor FAQ
Not sure how to support your students who have made accommodated exam requests?
Do you want to write your accommodated exams with us?
Exam on VIU Learn? Writing from home? No need to request an accommodated exam. Speak to your instructor about your accommodations.
Accommodated Exams: Overview of Who's Who
Accessibility Services
- Provides students with an accommodation letter outlining approved accommodations. Returning students can request a new Accommodation letter online.
Students
- Provide instructors with accommodation letter;
- Discuss with instructors whether instructors or Assessment and Exam Services will provide the exam accommodations;
- Submit online exam request for all quizzes and in-class exams written in Assessment and Exam Services at least a week in advance.
- Final exam deadlines are November 20 and March 20.
Instructors
- Review and complete accommodated exam requests from students;
- Submit exam materials to Assessment and Exam Services (AccommodatedExams@viu.ca) at least 3 working days before scheduled test date.
Assessment and Exam Services
- Provide accommodated exam invigilation in our exam centre (Building 255, Room 115).
Is your test on VIU Learn?
Yes, and I want to write in the exam centre
Book your exam sittingYes, but I want to write it at home
Set up your accommodationsAccommodated Final Exam booking information
Don't miss the March 20/November 20 Finals booking deadlines! Book your finals as soon as the schedules are posted by VIU for Spring and Winter terms!
Did you know?
- You can find your final exam schedule in the 'Select a final exam' section of the 'Request Exam' tab. The dates and times are already set for you- you just need to click 'submit'.
- 9am exams start at 8:30am to allow for extra time; 6pm exams start at 4:30pm to allow for extra time. Yes, we are open late!
- Got 2 exams in one day? Talk to your instructors about requesting alternate times or dates-- or reach out to us for help.
- Is your test on VIULearn? You can still write in our centre if you need to use our computers, software or quiet rooms.
Find Us
Contact us about booking, rescheduling or cancelling your accommodated exams.
Building 255, Room 115 (International Education Building)
Email: accommodatedexams@viu.ca
Ph: 250.740.6276
Access Us
Check out the Universal Access at VIU web page for accessibility maps and building information.