Mobile Phones, Cheating and Unauthorised Material

Possession of a mobile phone or any other form of unauthorised material in an examination is an offence under the University Discipline Regulations. Possession means any item in your pockets, clothing, or on any part of your person, or on your desk or chair. If you bring your mobile phone into the exam it must be switched off (including the alarm). All unauthorised material including mobile phones must be placed in your bag on the floor. Unauthorised material refers to any item which has not been authorised for the exam or specifically permitted on the front page of the examination paper.

 Prior to your exam, make sure you are aware of the authorised items permitted for your examination. If you are charged with possession of unauthorised materials, such as notes, etc, or with attempting to cheat or cheating, and a discipline committee finds the charge proven, you could be suspended from your course or excluded from the University. If you are found in possession of a mobile phone during an examination you may receive a fine of up to $300.

 During an examination, if you need to go to the rest room, you must place your hand in the air and remain seated until you are directed by an Invigilator.