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Regulations and Policies Open Learning

5. Examinations

In order to ensure the credibility of all TRU credentials delivered through Open Learning, it is critical that all exam assessments occur within a structured and secure environment.

For details on examination policies for TRU-OL courses delivered by an institution other than TRU, consult the information in the course package and/or consult directly with the institution delivering the course. Contact TRU-OL Student Services for further information.

5.1 TRU-OL Examinations

Refer to the full policy on our website.

  • Examinations - TRU Policy ED 3-9

5.2 Simon Fraser University

  1. Midterm examinations are scheduled based on the course design and therefore some are scheduled as early as week five, while others are scheduled as late as week nine. The course material provides complete information regarding examination policies and procedures. Final examinations are scheduled in week 14 and 15.

  1. All students are required to write examinations at specific dates and times. Rescheduling examinations is limited to medical or compassionate reasons (i.e. death or serious illness of a close friend or family member) subject to approval of supporting documentation. The examination schedule is available on the SFU website. Students are responsible for ensuring their availability to write scheduled examinations prior to registrations. Note: SFU does not recognize employment commitments or vacation as legitimate reasons for rescheduling an examination.
  1. Students residing on the BC Mainland south of Squamish, in Chilliwack or West of Chilliwack, are required to write their examinations at SFU’s Burnaby campus.
  1. All other students must make arrangements to write their examinations in their community under the supervision of a proctor approved by the SFU Centre for Online and Distance Education. Students living outside Canada may be charged additional fees. Students are to contact the SFU Centre for Online and Distance Education for information. Contact TRU-OL Student Services for additional assistance.

5.3 University of Victoria

Some TRU-OL courses delivered by UVic require students to successfully complete a written examination. The course package provides complete information about examination policies and procedures. Contact TRU-OL Student Services for additional assistance.