What to expect at the examination venue

• Students must arrive at the examination venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the session.
• Upon arrival at the examination venue, students are required to present their valid NWU student card to the invigilators at the entrance of each venue for identification. 
• The student card must be clear and legible, displaying the student’s photo, student number, initials and surname.
• If a student card is not available, students must present their proof of registration, together with a smart ID card or driver’s licence. The issue date on the proof of registration must reflect the current date of the examination.
• Students who do not have a valid student card or proof of registration that goes together with an ID card or a driver’s licence should obtain a replacement card from the Protection Services Offices at their respective campuses before the examination.
• Students who cannot present any form of valid identification will not be permitted to enter the examination venue.
• The possession or use of cell phones/smart watches/tablets/earphones or any devices relating to the latter in the examination venue is strictly prohibited. The handling of such devices during the examination session is not permitted.
• Students are required to complete the tear-off attendance slip located at the back of each examination answer booklet and hand it to the invigilators for the official recording of attendance for every examination session.

Which modules will show on my exam hall ticket?

The exam hall ticket will display only those modules scheduled for the contact invigilated examinations as per the official examination timetable. Modules assessed through continuous assessment will not appear on your exam hall ticket. 

How to download the exam hall ticket for use as a personalised timetable

Please refer to the steps at the bottom of this page.

When will I be able to download the exam hall ticket from the student portal?

Your exam hall ticket, to be used as a personalised timetable, will be available prior to the commencement of the examination. A specific announcement will be made once the exam hall tickets are available to download.

What do I do when I get the "Not available, contact adviser" message

When you get the "Not available, contact adviser" message, use the filter to select the programme and the exam opportunity:

I cannot access my exam hall ticket and getting an error message

If you are unable to access your hall ticket to use as your personalised timetable, you must consult the official examination timetable published on the website to see when and where you will be writing your examination.