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Whether you are an undergraduate new to university life or a seasoned veteran of summer exams and coursework deadlines, in this section you will find all you need to know about coping with and excelling at the business of examinations and assessment.

Whether you are an undergraduate new to university life or a seasoned veteran of summer exams and coursework deadlines, in this section you will find all you need to know about coping with and excelling at the business of examinations and assessment.

Find out all you ever wanted to know about exams... but didn't dare ask:

  • what to expect when you take exams here
  • where to go and what to bring with you
  • what is and isn't allowed
  • what to do when things go wrong
  • who to ask for further help and advice

Take a look at the downloadable guides below which summarise the most important information.

  • Guide for Undergraduates
  • Guide for Postgraduates
  • Guidance on higher degrees by research
  • Examination arrangements: what you need to know!
  • What are extenuating circumstances?
  • Making special examination arrangements (e.g. for disabled or dyslexic students)
  • Dates of exams in 2018
  • Results day
  • External Examiners for Taught Programmes

Extenuating Circumstances

If you need to find out more about extenuating circumstances, when they apply, and how to submit an extenuating circumstances form, click here.

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Email: examinations@reading.ac.uk
Phone: 0118 378 3804
Visit: Room G02/101, Building LO28, London Road Campus

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