Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus takes exams very seriously. All irregularities or instances of examination misconduct will be investigated. Where necessary, a formal examination and assessment discipline panel will be convened and penalties imposed if warranted.
Arrive early so you have plenty of time find your room and seat and get prepared. If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, you will not be able to sit the exam.
Once the exam starts you will not be able to leave the room in the first 30 minutes or the last 15 minutes. Toilet breaks are allowed and will be monitored by staff.
When apparent misconduct is observed in an examination room, the student will be permitted to finish the exam paper, although any material which is believed to be unauthorised will be confiscated as soon as it is detected.
You may be refused entry to, or expelled from, the examination room if you fail to give the examination supervisor something which the supervisor believes may be unauthorised, or which the supervisor has confiscated or attempted to confiscate.
Any apparent misconduct during an examination will be formally reported to the examination officer, who will record the incident and send a warning letter or initiate an investigation.
If an investigation reveals reasonable evidence that a student has engaged in academic misconduct, the penalties are severe and can include cancellation of results and exclusion from the course. Possible sanctions for academic misconduct are detailed in the Student Academic Misconduct Regulations 2012.
You should bring to your exam the following:
| Allowed | Not allowed | Authorised items |
|---|---|---|
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Standard writing materials (pens, pencils, erasers, rulers) Student ID card (current passport/identity card or current valid Malaysian driver’s license) |
Electronic devices including mobile phones, smart watches and smart devices that can store/calculate/display information and communicate which can be used to gain unfair advantage during examination Pencil cases Anything with writing or labels on it (you may be asked to remove labels from authorised items) Wallets Notepaper or post-it notes Food and drink (other than specified below) |
You may be authorised to bring specific items to your exam e.g. calculator, text books or notes, as specified in your exam instructions You must check with your lecturer beforehand whether the exam is open or closed book and what items you are permitted to bring into the exam You will be asked to remove your conventional watch and place it on the exam desk next to your Student ID card |
Please note, as per university policy, all students are required to bring their own calculators, drawing instruments, writing materials and other specific equipment as authorised for the particular exam.
Food and drink
If you have unauthorised food or drink bottles on your desk the supervisor may inspect them and ask you to dispose of them.
Personal items
If you have any items that are not permitted to be with you in an exam, you must place them in your bag and under your chair, or as directed by the supervisor. Any items in your pockets must also be placed in your bag. Please check your pockets before the exam begins.
Mobile phones and smart devices
Your mobile phone must be switched off and placed in your bag under your chair, or in another location away from you, as directed by the exam supervisor. Your smart devices should be placed in your bag under your chair.
These activities are considered misconduct
