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Information on the upcoming exam week
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Dear student,
Exam time is almost upon us again. This is a tough period at the best of times, let alone after nearly two years of the corona pandemic. We are glad to have been able to welcome you back on campus in recent months: nothing beats personal contact and face-to-face education. But that also went hand in hand with challenges and concerns, especially as the number of infections began to rise again. We understand those concerns. And of course, we understand that you want to be certain that you’ll be in good health to visit your family and friends this Christmas.
That’s why we are implementing extra safety measures
Earlier, you were informed that there is currently more flexibility as regards your presence on campus for educational purposes. The situation is more complicated when it comes to exams, not least because exam week is fast approaching. There will be an online option wherever possible, but where the content and form of an exam make this infeasible, we will have no choice but to hold the exam onsite. Naturally, we are paying extra close attention to the health and safety measures. The following measures will apply:
- social distancing (1.5 metres) is mandatory at all times, including in the exam rooms and halls
- one-way traffic applies where possible
- face masks are mandatory when moving around the buildings, and when seated until 15 minutes after the start of the exam (for the ID check). You can then take off your mask, but you must put it back on if you are in contact with the invigilator or if you move around
- disinfectants will be provided so you can clean your own workplace
- exam rooms and halls will be cleaned more frequently and disinfection stations installed wherever possible
- crowd-management measures have been taken in the MECC to minimise contact with others as well as congestion in and around the location.
These extra measures will limit the number of contacts and create a safe exam environment. We would like to remind you again to do a self-test before going to the exam location, proactively keep your distance from others, and stay home in case of symptoms.
You can sit the exam at a later date if needed
We understand how frustrating it is to miss exams for corona-related reasons. So if you have to miss an exam due to COVID-19 measures or symptoms, you will be given the opportunity to sit it at a later date. And that will count as the first time you have sat the exam, so you won’t be prevented from participating in an honours programme or graduating cum laude. Just to be clear: if you miss the original exam, you’ll have one opportunity to take the exam plus one resit option, just like you would have had under normal circumstances.
If you are in your final year or doing a one-year master’s degree, your exam will of course be rescheduled during this academic year. For other students, the exam may be postponed to the next academic year.
Note: If you are currently permitted to follow online education due to housing issues, you are still expected to be present on campus for your exams. You will not be eligible to reschedule an exam for this reason.
Keep taking care of one another
We are saddened to find ourselves still emailing you about corona measures. We would much rather have brought this calendar year to a close in a more festive manner. But we cannot change reality. What we can do is continue to look out for one another and stay in touch. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us via corona@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Finally, a few practical matters
Library and Learning Spaces: opening hours over Christmas The Inner City Library, the Randwyck Library (including LINK and the computer facilities), the USC Learning Spaces and the Tapijn Loods V building will be closed from 20 December to 2 January. Looking for a quiet place to study in the week before Christmas? Feel free to use the following spaces:
- 20–24 December in Randwyck: Paul-Henri Spaak Learning Spaces (Martin Paul Plaza)
- 20–23 December in the city centre: Tapijn Learning Spaces (Tapijn 11)
If you have questions, please turn to our virtual info desk Ask your Librarian, available until 24 December. All library locations will reopen on 3 January. See also the latest overview of opening hours.
Face masks on public transport It has come to our attention that an increasing number of passengers have been ignoring the measures for public transport. We urge you once again to wear a face mask when you travel by public transport. This is mandatory and necessary to protect yourself and others in the limited space available. If possible, try to travel at times when it is less crowded; sometimes it helps to take just one bus or train earlier or later. This leaves more room for passengers who have no choice but to travel during peak times.
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