On Campus Entrance Examinations – Saturday 11 February 2023

As you arrive to the Penglais Campus, please follow signs and guidance for free car parking.  Visitor parking will be available in the car park to the rear of the International Politics Building.

If anyone in your party requires accessible parking (and you have not made a note of this when booking) please contact us on enquiries@aber.ac.uk so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place. 

Useful information for visitors travelling by car can be found on our maps and travel webpages. 

Once you have parked, please follow signage and directions from Student Ambassadors to walk to the International Politics Building to register.

Are there charging points for electric vehicles on campus ? 
 
In order to support the growing use of electric vehicles, Aberystwyth University has installed electric vehicle chargers at several sites across the University estate. All chargers are accompanied by detailed signage illustrating operation. View further information on electric vehicle charging. 

The outline schedule for the day is provided below. 

Open from 9.00  Candidates must register by 10.00	Registration
10.10	Candidates taken to exam rooms by Student Ambassadors
10.30  - 12.00	Exam 1*
12.00 – 13.40	Lunch break
13.40	Candidates taken to exam rooms by Student Ambassadors
14.00 – 15.30	Exam 2*

*Candidates eligible for 25% extra time (due to specific examination requirements confirmed by the University) will receive guidance on the day from invigilators - the start times for the exams will be as above. 

You will be advised when you register on the day the order in which you will sit the examination papers.

On arrival to campus, you will need to register in the International Politics Building between 9.00 – 10.00. Our registration team will explain the schedule for the day and answer any queries you may have.

You will sit your exams in one of our teaching and learning spaces and complete your exam online. 

Our team of Student Ambassadors will take you to the exam room and be available to show you back to the International Politics Building at the end of each exam if you need to regroup with an accompanying family member/ friend.

Our invigilators will provide guidance on how the exams will run and the processes you need to follow.

You should already have activated your unique Aberystwyth University account using the link sent to the email address provided on your UCAS application form.  If you haven’t activated this account please do this as soon as possible.  Please bring this log in information with you on the day as you will need this in the exam room to access Aberystwyth University’s online learning environment called Blackboard. 

If you have forgotten your password or wish to reset this please contact in advance of the exam. If you have any queries on the day of the exams, please speak with our registration team.   The invigilators will explain how to log in when you get to the exam room.

At the end of the exam you will submit your answers online via Blackboard.  The steps you will need to take are explained in this Guidance for Applicants document.  Copies of these guidance notes will be available in the exam room and invigilators will be available to assist.   

 

Candidates who have specific examination requirements for their normal school examinations (e.g. extra time) must submit with their application an email from their school confirming their requirements. Without this supporting evidence we will be unable to allow special considerations.  Eligible candidates may be entitled to 25% extra time, and arrangements as per normal school examinations, please see our policy on making reasonable adjustments for applicants sitting the Entrance Examinations.

If you have special examination requirements and have not already informed the University of this, please contact our Scholarship team immediately so appropriate arrangements can be put in place prior to your visit to Aberystwyth (email: scholarships@aber.ac.uk).

To view the items which you can take into the exam room for different subject papers, together with the items not permitted, visit our Entrance Examinations webpage.

You should already have activated your Aberystwyth University account using the link sent to the email address provided on your UCAS application form.  If you have not already activated this account please do this as soon as possible.  Please bring this log in information with you on the day as you will need this in the exam room to access Aberystwyth University’s online learning environment called Blackboard. 

We advise that you only bring essential items for the exams.  If, however, you need to store any larger items (e.g. luggage for an overnight stay) please speak with our registration team who will be able to hold items in the International Politics Building, for you to collect later in the day.

You will be able to take small bags with you to the exam venue and the invigilator will explain where these need to be left, together with the rules regarding what you can have on your exam desk.  In some instances there may be bag storage facilities provided in an adjacent room to the examination venue.  

To view the additional items which you can take into the exam room for different subject papers, together with the items not permitted, visit our Entrance Examinations webpage.

A maximum of two guests can accompany you to the Entrance Examinations Day. Whilst candidates are sitting the morning and afternoon exams, our staff and Student Ambassadors will host a visitor room in the International Politics Building.

Parents and visitors are welcome to drop in and our team will be happy to answer any queries, both relating to practicalities of your stay and university / student life at Aberystwyth. Copies of Aberystwyth University publications will be available to pick up, together with advice and information on exhibitions and attractions in the local area.

If you have free time on campus, we suggest the following:

• Visiting one of our campus cafes
• Take a Campus Tour – further information available from staff in the visitor room (International Politics Building)
• Visit Aberystwyth Arts Centre (on Penglais Campus) - this award-winning centre offers a busy year-round programme of live performances, cinema, special events, exhibitions and courses.

We have a range of outlets for you to choose from, offering drinks through to hot meals.  Further information can be found on the following webpages:

• Aberystwyth Arts Centre outlets
• Hospitality Services outlets

Please note all outlets on campus are cashless – we accept all debit and credit cards and Apple Pay.

To make things a little easier, we will contribute towards your Entrance Examination expenses when you visit.  Further information on the contribution rates offered and how to claim can be found on our Applicant Expenses webpage.   

Please return your completed claim form on the day of the Entrance Examinations to staff in the International Politics Building (either when registering or later in the day).