How to Prepare for Your December Exams

You made it! Today marks the last day of classes for the Fall 2023 term which means, it’s time to start preparing for exams.
We're here to help you stay organized and ensure you feel ready to tackle your upcoming exams. Check out our Exam Checklist and FAQs below to make sure you’re as prepared as you can be this exam season!
✔ Check your exam schedule
You can check your exam schedule online at myexams.uwo.ca. Please review your schedule carefully! Make sure to double and triple-check the schedule and add your exam dates, times, and locations to your calendar.
✔ Make sure you know what room you're writing in
Double-check that you know where the room is located. Some helpful resources to help you find your classroom are campus maps or the building abbreviation directory.
✔ Arrive on time
You will have exams scheduled at different times of the day, including evenings and weekends. Make sure to account for your commute time when planning for your exam. If taking the bus, it's best to allow for extra time just in case!
You will not be able to change the time/date of your exam unless you have a conflict or a religious obligation.
✔ Bring your ID
Remember to bring either your Western ONECard or your driver's license with you to your exam.
✔ Study!
The Office of the Registrar has arranged for the following study rooms to be open December 9 to 22, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m each day:
- AHB 1B08
- B&GS 1056
- KB K103
- MC 17
- NCB 296
- P&AB 34
- P&AB 36
- SEB 1056
- SH 3355
- UC 1225
- UC 3225
- WIRB 1110
All Western Libraries will also be open during exam season. Weldon and Taylor extended hours:
- Weldon 8:00 am- 3:00 am (Dec 6-Dec 20)
- Taylor 9am-12am (Dec 6-Dec 20)
Law, Music and Business are running on normal hours Law, Business, & Music will run on normal hours.
All of the different library hours can be found on the Western Libraries’ site.
✔ Bring a water bottle
Exams can be long, so it's important to stay hydrated. Bring a reusable water bottle with you to your exams.
✔ Remember to breathe ... you got this!
Exams are stressful and it's okay to be anxious, but remember to take deep breaths. You can do it!