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Final exam schedule

Fall 2026

The final exam period will take place from Thursday, December 10, through Wednesday, December 23, 2026.

Support & resources

From study locations to health and wellness resources, check out our list of UVic supports and resources to help you complete the term successfully.

How are exams scheduled?

Exam scheduling begins after the last day for adding courses, ensuring that course-registration data is as accurate as possible. This prevents conflicts and provides you with maximum flexibility when you register for courses, since you won't be limited by final exams that were scheduled before the term began.

There are approximately 650 final exams scheduled every term, taking place three times per day over 2-3 weeks. The schedule accounts for:

  • the number of students writing an exam
  • the exam type and duration
  • locations and room capacities for face-to-face exams
  • date and time requests from instructors and deans to support course requirements

The exam schedule is published by the end of the second month of the academic term. You should wait until the finalized exam schedule becomes available before making travel or work plans.

Scheduling notes

The exam schedule only includes courses that are scheduled by the Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Management during the official exam period.

  • Instructors are responsible for informing students of any changes made after the finalized exam schedule has been posted.
  • Due to the mix of both online and face-to-face delivery of exams, the schedule includes limited details on exam formats. It is the instructor's responsibility to provide students with details on how the exam will be delivered.
  • Start times are only provided for synchronous timed exams (face-to-face and timed online). For all other exams, please speak to your instructor for details on when your exam will begin.
  • Both start and end dates are listed for all multi-day exams and some flexibly timed exams. If no end date is listed for a flexibly timed exam, the exam duration is less than one day.

Speak to your instructor if you have any questions about your exam.

Face-to-face exams

  • Students are required to present identification upon entering the examination room.
    • Acceptable forms of identification include the physical UVic ONECard or valid (non-expired), government issued photo ID.
  • Important note: you must bring physical ID with you. The mobile ONECard is not considered official ID for final exams.

  • You may only use materials and equipment (e.g. calculators, translators) that are authorized in advance by the instructor in charge of the course.
  • You can bring food and drink to consume during the exam, but containers must have had all labels removed prior to entering the exam environment.
  • Your mobile phone and other devices must be turned off and left with your personal belongings at the location instructed.
  • All materials, equipment and containers are subject to inspection.

  • During an exam, all students must leave their personal belongings in a designated location in the exam environment. This location is monitored, but theft is still a possibility.
  • To reduce the risk of theft, we recommend that you not bring items of value with you unless absolutely necessary.
  • The university is not responsible for the loss or theft of any personal belongings while on campus.

Find your exams

  • The exam schedule will be available by the end of October. How are exams scheduled?
  • Students should wait until the schedule is posted before making travel or work plans.

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