Find out everything you need to know about sitting exams with Open Polytechnic, including dates and venues, how to get assistance with exams, and what you need to know for your exams.
Some past exam papers are available through our Library database. If your course has an exam, past exam papers may be available to view here.
Go to our library database of past exam papers
Exam dates and venue information
Find the dates for exams, where our exams are held each year, and how you can change your exam centre.
Exam admittance information and permitted materials
Find out what you need for exam day, what you can and can not take into your exams with you, and what we will supply for your examination.
Information for exam day
Find out what you need to know and must do on the day of and during your examination.
Sitting exams from overseas
Find out how you can sit your exams from overseas if you are studying from overseas or will be overseas at the time of your exam.
Getting assistance with exams
If you have a disability, medical condition or specific need that prevents you from sitting an exam under normal conditions, we may be able to offer assistance.
Online exams
Find out what you need to know for online exams for LES603 and LES604 in the July 2025 offering.
Exam reconsiderations, resits and the return of exam papers
Learn how you can get your final grade reconsidered, re-sit your exam, and how to get your exam papers back.
Aegrotat consideration
If you are unable to attend your examination, or you sat your examination and think that your performance was impaired due to injury, illness, trauma or an exceptional circumstance beyond your control, you may apply for aegrotat consideration.
Getting your final results
Final results will be posted in My Open Polytechnic.
Exam study
Make a start on your exam study with these strategies on how to prepare, and plan your study and time in an exam.