If you have a final exam in your Q4, T2, or T1/2 class, this blog post is for you!

The University’s final exam schedule for the last final exam session of the summer has been fed into the AES system. This means that you can request accommodations for the last of your summer finals NOW!

Because of the compressed nature of summer classes, and the timing around the release of the final exam schedule, AES deadlines are quite tight in the summer. You have only a few days to get your requests in, so if you need accommodations for a final in August, please get your request in now.

HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FINAL EXAMS

Log into PAWS –> Go to the AES channel –> Click on “Exam Service” –> Click on the “Final Exam” link –> Fill out the form(s)

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR FINAL EXAM ISN’T LISTED

If your final exam does not show up when you work through the above steps, it is not in the University’s final exam schedule. This commonly happens with lab finals and any exam outside of the final exam period (such as on the last day of classes).

If your final exam does not show up when you use the final exam link, use the non-final exam link instead. You will need to ask your instructor for the date and time of your final exam before you can fill out the non-final form. Make sure to get this all done before the AES deadline passes.

DO NOT FILL OUT A REQUEST IF:

• Your final exam is being held in person. Although there are a handful of classes that are being held in person this term, AES staff is not allowed on campus and cannot set up in-person accommodations. If you have an in-person final exam, talk to your instructor.
• Your class is not based at the Saskatoon campus. In that case, contact the student services staff at the home campus to discuss your accommodation needs.

NOTES ABOUT EXAM TIMING

• AES only supports date and/or time changes for accommodation-related reasons. We will not support a time/date change for personal reasons such as work or family obligations.
• If you need to change the date or time of an exam, you must talk to your instructor BEFORE you submit your request. This includes situations where students have accommodations such as “no morning exams.” Keep in mind that your instructor is the one who is managing exam times in this online environment, so it is crucial to have this discussion.
• While we work remotely, instructors set up your timing accommodations. Especially for evening exams, it’s crucial to talk to your instructors at some point before the exam to confirm your actual start time.

DO YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS?

If you need to change an exam date or time for religious reasons, visit this link: https://students.usask.ca/academics/exams.php#ReschedulingExams

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Ask us! Since we’re working remotely, it’s easiest to reach us by emailing this address: aesexams@usask.ca