Distance Exams

The time and location of your exams are listed in the final examination schedule located in your PAWS account. Do not apply for a Regular or Special Examination Centre if you are:

• writing your final exam in Saskatoon as scheduled.
• taking an off-campus face-to-face or online synchronous hybrid class because you will write your exam at your off-campus site.

You will need to apply for an approved Test Centre if you are:

• taking an online class and need to write your final exam outside of Saskatoon.
• live outside 100 km driving distance from Saskatoon or a Regular Test Centre.
• are registered with Access and Equity Services
• cannot write an examination on the scheduled day for religious reasons.

Specific deadlines to apply for a Regular Test Centre are noted on the forms listed below. 

Regular examination centres are set up throughout the province of Saskatchewan. If you live within a 100 km driving distance from an off-campus Regular site, you will write your final exam at that site. Prior to completing any off campus application you must first get approval from your instructor. Fees are not charged for writing exams at a Regular Centres (Final exams ONLY).

Regular Exam Centres (Fall and Winter terms only): Kindersley, La Ronge, Melfort, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Swift Current, Yorkton

Regular Exam Centres (Spring and Summer):  Prince Albert, Regina

You are responsible for making your own arrangements to write your examination(s) under the supervision of an invigilator approved by Registrarial Services. 

• The invigilator must be an established member of your community, a representative from a university, college, or school in either an administrative or academic capacity, or otherwise employed in a professional or managerial occupation (e.g., clergy, law enforcement officer, librarian). Other University of Saskatchewan students, relatives, friends, neighbours, co-workers, acquaintances or persons residing at the same address cannot invigilate exams. Registrarial Services reserves the right to reject prospective invigilators.
• You will need to obtain the following information prior to submitting an application for a special centre and it is recommended that you obtain this information in advance of starting your application form:  
  • your prospective invigilator’s first and last name
  • their position/title
  • place of employment
  • home/cell telephone number
  • business telephone number
  • email address
  • business address (examinations will be mailed to a business address only)
• The exam(s) will be mailed to your invigilator’s business address approximately 5-7 days prior to the exam date. Complete instructions and information will be provided to the invigilator in the examination package.  In some cases exam will be performed ONLINE through Canvas under the watch of an invigilator.
• Contact your invigilator several days in advance of the examination date to ensure receipt of the exam package. You must write your exam(s) on the scheduled date and time.
• You are responsible for any financial reimbursement that may be required for off-campus Special Centre invigilation.

Final exams are scheduled to be written in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan. The final exam room location will be posted on your online course page and you will receive a notice in your PAWS email in advance of the exam date.

If you live more than 100 KM from Saskatoon, are registered with Access and Equity Services please contact Distance.exams@usask.ca to arrange alternative off campus examination.

For religious reasons, you must contact Distance.exams@usask.ca for further assistance.

Mid-term exams are scheduled to be written at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. The mid-term exam room location will be posted in your online course page and you will receive a notice in your PAWS email in advance of the exam date.

If you live more than 100 KM from Saskatoon, are registered with Access and Equity Services please contact Distance.exams@usask.ca arrange alternative off campus examination.

For religious reasons, please contact Distance.exams@usask.ca. for further assitance.

Each college may have specific regulations and policies that govern deferred and supplemental exams.

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