Please be prepared to begin each exam early.

• For in-person exams: Arrive at the exam room 20–30 minutes early. When possible, leave an empty seat between yourself and other students to maintain a quiet and comfortable testing environment.
• For online exams: Log into the testing platform at least 5–10 minutes before the scheduled start time to troubleshoot any technical issues and ensure timely access to the exam.

Exams will only be rescheduled under exceptional circumstances and must be approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Please review the full policy here before submitting a request.

If an issue arises on the day of your exam that may cause you to be late or miss the exam, contact the Registrar’s Office immediately. Do not contact your professor.

Be prepared for your exam by bringing only the materials approved by your professor. Only items necessary and permitted for the exam may be in your possession during the testing period. To view the full list of allowable items, click here.

• For closed-book, in-person exams, any student who brings a backpack or bag will be required to place it at the front or side of the room or remove it from the testing area entirely.
• For online exams, it is your responsibility to ensure that only approved materials are present in your testing space.

Having unauthorized items in your possession—whether in person or online—constitutes a violation of the Honor Code. Be sure to clear your space of any non-permitted items before the exam begins.

Supplies:

For in-person exams, the following materials will be provided in the exam room for each student:

• Bluebooks
• Scantrons
• Earplugs
• Scratch paper

For online exams, earplugs and scratch paper will be available for pick-up in the Administration Suite prior to the exam if needed.

Electronics:

If permitted by your professor, you may use a laptop or a simple calculator during the exam. When using a laptop, only the approved items are allowed. Please refer to the Permissible Items here.

No other electronic devices are allowed during any exam—in-person or online. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Cell phones
• Smartwatches
• iPods or iPads
• Picture phones
• Digital pagers
• Any other electronic device

For in-person exams, leave these items in your carrel, car, or at home. For online exams, ensure all unapproved electronics are kept outside of your testing area.

Any unauthorized electronic device found in the exam room will be removed and held in the Administration Suite for the duration of the exam. The School of Law is not responsible for any damage to electronic devices that must be removed.

In the event of an emergency during an exam, family or emergency contacts may reach you by calling the Law School Front Office at 806-742-3990.

To ensure student anonymity during grading, a unique exam ID number is assigned to each student every semester. This number must be used in place of your name, student ID, or Social Security number on all exam materials.

It is your responsibility to locate your exam ID on Raiderlink and to accurately record it on all answer documents. Please double-check the number to avoid errors such as transposing digits or entering the wrong ID, as this may hinder the grading process.

If your professor permits the use of Examplify, the exam software by ExamSoft, and you choose to use it, please ensure the following:

• You have the latest version of Examplify installed on your laptop.
• You download your exam file in advance of the scheduled exam time.

Examplify functions similarly to Microsoft Word but is specifically designed for secure exam administration. The software automatically applies standardized formatting upon submission, including:

• Your exam ID number and course information in the header
• Pre-set font, line spacing, page numbers, and page breaks

For additional information about using Examplify and ExamSoft, please click here.

If your final exam is administered through RaiderCanvas, the following guidelines apply:

• All multiple-choice questions will be answered and submitted directly within the RaiderCanvas exam interface.
• Short answer and essay questions will be accessed through RaiderCanvas, but your responses must be typed and submitted using Examplify. 
  
  • You will receive the exam file before the exam date.
  • The password to access the exam file will be provided on the day of the exam.
  • To ensure you are ready, please complete the following steps before the exam day:
    • Confirm that you have the latest version of Examplify installed on your laptop or desktop computer.
    • Download the exam file in advance of your scheduled exam time.

For additional support, including online student resources and troubleshooting tips for RaiderCanvas, please click here.

• For RaiderCanvas-related issues, please contact IT Help Central at 806-742-4357.
• For non-RaiderCanvas technical issues, reach out to the School of Law IT team at 806-724-4897.
• For other inquiries, contact:
  • Assistant Registrar Heather Eaton at 806-834-3628 or Heather.n.eaton@ttu.edu
  • Assistant Dean Janessa Blanchard at 806-834-0917 or janessa.walls@ttu.edu

If you have a question related to the exam itself, do not contact your professor. Instead, please reach out to your exam administrator or the Registrar’s Office for assistance.

After completing your exam, please do not contact your professor until grades have been posted. Grades will be made available only after the last scheduled exam has been administered.

Be respectful of others who are still taking their exams. Do not discuss your exam with others or gather in the hallways to socialize.