What type of calculator can I bring into my exam?
Programmable calculators are prohibited. If you are unsure if your calculator is acceptable, please check the list of acceptable calculators here.
Examinations
What happens if I am late for my exam?
If you are going to be late for your exam you should contact the Examinations and Assessment Office immediately on 01 708 3820 or by email ([email protected]) and they can advise on the next steps.
What happens if I know in advance that I cannot attend my exam?
Exams will take place as per the published examination timetable and we cannot make any changes to this.
If there are exceptional reasons that mean you cannot attend your scheduled exam you are advised to contact the Examinations and Assessment Office ([email protected]) to arrange an appointment to discuss.
What happens if I am sick on the day of my exam?
If you are sick on the day of your exam and cannot sit the exam you should make contact with the academic department administration office to let them know that you did not attend the exam and they can advise if there is any further information they need.
There is no need for you to notify the Examinations and Assessment Office.
How long are the exams?
All exams scheduled within the centrally timetabled exam period will have a duration of either 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Durations will be clearly indicated on the timetable.
Where will on campus exams take place?
Exam venues will be on both the North and South campuses, they will be clearly indicated on the timetable. Maps can be found here.
I am registered with the Disability Office. Will I have access to reasonable accommodations for remote assessment?
Yes. If you were approved for reasonable accommodations by the Disability Office for examinations you will still be entitled to these for remote assessment.
However, the move to remote assessment may have changed your needs, or the examination accommodations previously approved may not be as relevant now that assessments are online.
How do I transfer to other programmes?
Transfer to other programmes
Internal Transfers
Internal Transfer options are available to continuing undergraduate students from Maynooth University (and St. Patrick’s Pontifical University), who wish to transfer to another programme in Year 2 or beyond in Maynooth University.
Internal transfers normally have two forms:.
Where can I get advice?
Academic advice
For advice on academic difficulties, interpreting results, advice on resit options, repeating, deferring or if you are considering withdrawing, contact the Academic Advisory Office.
Academic Advisory
Please include your student number in all correspondence.
I have COVID-19 symptoms and have an on-campus exam, what should I do?
For further information on what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, please review the information provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE).