Special Exam Time Periods & Deadline Dates
Special exams will only be offered during a very specific time period as outlined below. In addition to knowing the time periods, please also be aware of the deadline dates associated with applying to write a Special Exam.
Special Exam Time Periods
Special examinations for:
- Full year courses will be written in June
- Winter term courses will be written in June
- Fall term courses will be written in January
- Spring or summer term courses will be written in August
Special Exam Deadline Dates
The Dates for special examinations are published in the Academic Schedule of Dates within the Academic Calendar. Applications to write Special Exams must be filed by the deadline dates as published. These applications must be accompanied by the prescribed fee, which is non-refundable. Given the nature of the condensed time frame for Special Exams, deadline dates will be strictly followed. Late applications will not be considered.
Fall Term (2024F) Special Exams
| Special Exam Request Submission Period | Opens Friday, December 6, 2024 |
| Final Date to Apply for a Fall Term Special Exam | Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 4:00pm |
| Final Date for full refund of cancelled Special Exam | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Special Examination Period for Fall Term | January 17, 18, 19, 2025 |
Winter/Full (2024Y/2025W) Year Special Exams
| Special Exam Request Submission Period | Opens May 12, 2025 |
| Final Date to Apply for a Winter Term & Full Year Special Exam | May 30, 2025, 4:00pm |
| Final Date for full refund of cancelled Special Exam | June 6, 2025 |
| Special Examination Period for Winter & Full Year Courses | June 20, 21, and 22, 2025 |
Spring/Summer (2025SS) Special Exams
| Special Exam Request Submission Period | Opens July 1, 2025 |
| Final Date to Apply for a Spring & Summer Special Exam | August 22, 2025, 4:00pm |
| Final Date for full refund of cancelled Special Exam | August 25, 2025 |
| Special Examination Period for Spring & Summer Year Courses | August 29, 2025 |
Please carefully review the criteria within the Special Exam regulation to see if you may be considered for this privilege.
Special Exam Timetable
After requesting and being approved to write a special exam, students will receive an email when their exam has been scheduled, and the date, time, and location of the special exam can be found online through myInfo under My Exam Schedule on the Student tab. The exam schedule is not made until after the final date for a full refund of a special exam. Students can expect the schedule after that date has passed.