Examinations
Your step-by-step guide for successful online examinations
It is that time of the year and we are ready to commence with the January/February 2024 online examination period which will start on 22 January 2024. We wish all our students well as they prepare for the January/February 2024 online examinations.
As you prepare, please follow the steps below to ensure that you are ready for the online examinations:
STEP 1
Check your examination timetable
It is important that you know ahead of time when your module will be written.
STEP 2
Access your examination question paper
To access your examination question paper, visit the myExams platform.
Login to myExams
Access the Student Exam Guide
STEP 3
Prepare for online invigilation/proctoring
It’s equally important to determine and prepare for the proctoring tool that will be utilised for your examination.
Resources for Online Invigilation and Proctoring
STEP 4
Assistance for students with special needs
We have prepared resources for students with special needs, students who are differently abled and for those who are unable to write examination on religious days.
Resources for students with special needs
STEP 5
Training webinars and resources to help you prepare for the exams
We have prepared an extensive list of training webinars, live troubleshooting, guidelines and videos that will help you to prepare adequately for your exams.
STEP 6
Familiarise yourself with the do’s and don’ts of the online examination rules
Read the May/June 2024 online examination rules thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the do’s and don’ts prior to your examination sitting.
STEP 8
Test your device by participating in mock examinations
Familiarise yourself with the online examination experience by completing the mock examinations prior to your official examination sitting.
Do the mock exam here: ADOVH001
STEP 9
Don’t cheat!
Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and cheating during online examinations. Understand what it means.
Rules around plagiarism and cheating
Unisa warns students against academic misconduct
STEP 10
Troubleshooting technical issues before you start the exam
This includes the chatbot, scanning handwritten documents, compressing file sizes, corrupt files, resetting your password and more.
Last modified: 2024/04/26