External Exam Centre
The Enrolment Services Exam Centre administers assessments for non-University of Calgary exam takers. We offer a welcoming, efficient and reliable exam writing experience for students who are taking courses domestically or internationally through a variety of institutions, businesses and professional organizations.
Types of hosted exams
We can host almost any exam you may need proctored. Some of the types of exams we host include:
- Pre-admissions/entrance exams
- Cambridge admissions testing
- Post-secondary exams for distance learners, including Athabasca University, MacEwan University, and many others
- University of London exams
- Professional designation exams
- Real Estate Council of Alberta exams
- Certification exams, including for the University of Alberta's Continuing Dental Education program
Making a booking
For mailed exams:
We prefer at least 10 business days between submitting your booking form and the exam date. This allows enough time for your exam to arrive from your home institution. If you require an earlier booking and your exam can be express-mailed, we’ll try to accommodate your request.
For emailed/online exams:
We prefer at least five business days between submitting your booking form and the exam date. If you need an earlier booking, contact us and we’ll try to accommodate your request.
Note: Are you acting on behalf of an institution, business or professional organization? Please contact us directly to make exam writing arrangements for your students.
Booking availability
We are now open for in-person proctoring services, and look forward to hosting you soon!
Bookings are regularly available at these times:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Morning or Afternoon)
If you are looking for another day or time, please email us at exam.centre@ucalgary.ca, and we will see what we can do to accommodate. Take care and stay well!
Booking your exam
General exam
We offer students studying in Canada and around the world a welcoming and professional exam writing experience.
Athabasca University exam
We are an approved in-person proctoring centre for Athabasca University (AU) students.
University of London exam
We are a designated testing centre for students who are taking courses through the University of London.
Exam day
Plan to arrive about 10 minutes before your exam is scheduled to begin.
COVIDSafe Campus Protocols
We are following guidelines established by Alberta Health Services and the COVIDSafe Campus protocols.
Exam candidates are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for entry to the external exam exam centre. Mask wearing is supported but not required.
If you are ill or experiencing symptoms of any kind, please notify us and do not attend the exam. We will happily reschedule you in line with your institutional requirements.
All of our surfaces are cleaned thoroughly after use; your safety is of paramount importance.
Getting to your exam
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Contact us
Have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us at 403.220.6223 or exam.centre@ucalgary.ca