Digital exams

Digital exam support resources and guides for University of Melbourne staff. Learn about exam delivery options and how to get started.

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Exam preparation

Current exam options

  • On-campus digital exams

    These are invigilated exams in an official University exam venue where students use their own laptops with exam software installed to access and submit their exam.

  • On-campus written exams

    These are traditional invigilated written exams, and students' hand-written submissions can be digitally scanned for marking with exam software.

  • On-campus digital exam with written component

    This is an invigilated exam in an official University exam venue that includes digital and handwritten components.

  • Off-campus digital exams

    Digital exams taken online at the student's preferred location and with no invigilation.

Advanced digital exams, pilot exam initiatives and trials

  • Pilot exams

    This guide provides detailed information about pilot exams, examples of possible exam custom requests, and the pilot exam expression of interest review process. Staff login required.

  • Mid-semester tests

    Visit the mid-semester tests page in Staff Hub for information and guidance on how to run these assessments. Staff login required.

Resources

  • Frequently asked questions

    Answers to common digital exams questions. It is continuously updated as a resource. Staff login required.

  • Help support contacts

    If you need additional assistance or resources related to exams, here are some ways you can find support.

  • Assessment and results policy

    The Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326) is available in the Melbourne Policy Library for staff to reference when making decisions about exams.

  • Past roadshows

    Exam roadshow recordings, which provide the updates relevant to each exam period, can be viewed on this site. Staff login required.

  • Gradescope

    Staff resources on the use of Gradescope for assessments.

  • Cadmus

    Staff resources on the use of Cadmus for assessments.

  • Lockdown Browser

    This page provides further guidance and considerations on the use of LockDown Browser.

  • LMS Classic Quiz

    Staff guides (including vendor guides) on the use of LMS Classic Quiz.