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Exams, grades, and transcripts

Everything you need to know about academic results

Find exam information, how to access your grades, transcripts and proof of your results.

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Exams

Exams test your knowledge, serving as the final evaluation of your performance in a course.

Exam formats

Exams may be in-person or online. 

There are two types of online exams:

Exam scheduling

Exams are scheduled in Atlantic Standard Time in one of four time blocks:

  • 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

You will not have more than two exams scheduled each day.

External exams

External Exam invigilation is available on Thursdays on both our Halifax and Truro Campuses. You must coordinate the exam and its delivery with your institution.

The charge for invigilation services is as follows: 
  • Exams of up to 3 hours: $60 per exam 
  • Exams of up to 4 hours: $85 per exam 
  • Exams of up to 5 hours: $110 per exam 

On the day of your exam, you must arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time and report to the location in your confirmation of booking email. 

Conflicts

You are asked to raise any concerns regarding exam conflicts or workload with your home faculty.

While most exams are scheduled by the Registrar’s Office, instructors have the option to schedule their own exams during the final exam period. Instructors will accommodate any conflicts between these exams and those scheduled by the Registrar’s Office.

Student accommodations

Advisors work with those requiring accommodation due to disability, religious obligation, or an experienced barrier related to any other characteristic protected under Canadian Human Rights legislation. Review the Student Accommodation Policy [PDF-310KB]. 

Reach out to The Student Accessibility Centre (Halifax Campus) or Student Success Centre (Agricultural Campus) to learn more about accommodations for students. 

Exam regulations

This information is subject to change. The most complete and up-to-date exam regulations are found in the academic calendar.

Personal study skill coaching

Check out the Studying for Success Program, offered through the Bissett Student Success Centre (Halifax Campus) and the Student Success Centre  (Truro Campus).

Grades and student records

Grades are used to determine your status in your degree program, to allocate awards and other honours, and they will be considered by graduate schools, prospective employers, and others.   

All academic student records are maintained by the Registrar’s Office. 

Information for parents and supporters

The university's policy on student records guarantees each student the right to keep his or her records private, including professors' names, course schedules and grade reports. These details cannot be released to parents or supporters without express permission from your student.

Dalhousie agricultural campus students

Visit the Enrolment Services Centre for information about grades and student records.

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Dalhousie graduate students

Visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies Forms & Documents site (login required) for information about grades and student records.

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Transcripts

Transcripts are an official copy of a student's academic record. These credentials can be shared with third parties and are issued digitally through the MyCreds™ network. Printed transcripts are available by special request.

About the MyCreds™ network

MyCreds™ offers secure, cryptographically signed electronic transcripts requiring no further verification. Once issued in MyCreds™, you can share your transcript on demand 24/7 to institutions, employers, and other organizations by purchasing share credits. When your transcript is available in your digital wallet, you can also track your digital transcript to confirm that the organization you have sent it to has received it.  

Dalhousie University and The University of King's College officially joined the network on July 6, 2023.

By requesting a digital transcript, you authorize Dalhousie University to share your data with MyCreds™. 

To learn more, review MyCreds™ frequently asked questions. 

Questions or concerns about exams, grades, and transcripts? For more information, contact us.

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