Before students complete and submit their Exam Request Form (found in the Forms Package of their learning resources or online) to AU, they must contact an AU Learning Centre or their invigilator, to reserve a day and time to write the exam. Students do not require permission to write an exam; however, it is recommended that they discuss their preparedness to write an exam with their tutor or learning facilitator.

All invigilated exams for individualized-study courses are requested through Examination Services, Office of the Registrar. Students who are writing at one of the Learning Centres may contact the appropriate centre.

Please ensure that your exam request allows sufficient time for exam preparation and delivery. Students writing their exams in North America must request their exam a minimum of 15 business days before the date on which they wish to write. Invigilators living in North America will receive the exam in the mail. For internationally invigilated exams, additional time must be allowed for shipment.

Exams are not shipped between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.