General exam booking

We look forward to hosting you in our welcoming, accessible and centrally-located facility.


How to book your exam

  1. Complete the general exam booking form (one per exam).
  2. Check your email for a booking confirmation. This will be sent from exam.centre@ucalgary.ca within three business days.
  3. Share your reservation details with your home institution to ensure your exam arrives on time and to the right place. Exams must arrive at least three days before your booking.
  4. Call the External Exam Centre to process your payment prior to your exam date.
  5. Arrive at the centre 10 - 15 minutes prior to your exam time. Remember to bring a piece of government-issued photo ID.
  6. Write your exam.
  7. Celebrate your accomplishment!
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General exam writing fees

All fees are per exam and in Canadian dollars.

UCalgary Campus

Canadian institutions

Exam sitting

Up to 3 hours

$100.00

Additional time (per hour)

$30.00

Exam return

Regular post or email

$0.00

Courier

$20.00

International institutions

Exam sitting

Up to 3 hours

$120.00

Additional time (per hour)

$30.00

Exam return

Regular post or email

$0.00

Courier

$50.00

Note: Not all institutions require exams to be returned by courier, and some provide a prepaid courier on your behalf. It is your responsibility to handle any costs for returning the exam.

Contact us

Office hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Our location

Science A - Room 116
External Exam Centre
University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Mailing address

External Exam Centre
University of Calgary
Mackimmie Tower 234
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4

Phone or email

Phone: 403.220.6223

Email: exam.centre@ucalgary.ca