Exam Tips | Leideanna Scrúduithe
Before the Exam
- We all learn differently, try different study methods and find out what works for you.
- Focus and systematically work through each topic, question by question.
- Do past exam papers and practice questions.
- If you need help with a topic – reach out to your classmates or your lecturer.
- Know when your exams are – check out your personalised timetable on the University of Galway exams website.
- Know what type of exam you will be sitting – open book, MCQ, 2 hour written paper etc. if you are unsure – ASK.
During the Exam
- Take time to settle yourself and BREATHE
- Read all questions carefully.
- Leave time to review your paper at the end.
- Set time allocations for each question and move on once the time elapses.
Minding Yourself
- Take regular breaks during study.
- Avoid burn out, sleep well, keep active and allow yourself to take time off.
- Eat healthy
- Set personal goals.
- Take each day as it comes – don’t be disheartened if you have a bad exam or study isn’t going well.
If Something Goes Wrong
- If you lose your Student ID card you can buy a new one for €20 at the Student Registry Help Desk in Áras Uí Chathail.
- If something goes wrong that is outside of your control that means that you cannot attend your exam you can defer your exam to August.
- If you fail an exam, you will have an opportunity to appeal the result.
- If you fail an exam there will be an opportunity for you to re-sit the exam in August.
Study Week Freebies + Events!
- Every day
You can get free porridge with any hot drink purchase at Sult and Smokey’s Café each morning using your SU Card while stocks last.
- Mon 1st Dec
10am-5pm Giant Games at the SU Office
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 6pm Sunday)
- Tues 2nd Dec
10am-5pm Pet Day! Send photos of your pets to our Instagram on Tuesday to get them included in our pet day story!
- Weds 3rd Dec
4pm University Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Quad.
7pm-9pm Bob Ross Paint Along in the Corrib Room at Sult. Limited spaces – book your ticket HERE. Supplies and snacks provided. Raising funds for the SU Charities.
- Thurs 4th Dec
11am-3pm Thriftmas Market in Áras na Mac Léinn
12pm-2pm Free tea or coffee at the Student Enquiry Centre on the Concourse
- Fri 5th Dec
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 4pm Thursday)
- Sat 6th Dec
9.30am University of Galway Parkrun
- Sun 7th Dec
11pm SU Christmas Raffle Ticket Sales End
Study Space | Spásanna Staidéar
Details of Extra Study Space during exams can be found HERE
Extended Weekend Library Opening Hours
- Sat 29th Nov/Sat 6th Dec/Sat 13th Dec 08:30-21:30
- Sun 30th Nov/Sun 7th Dec/Sun 14th Dec 10:00-21:30
Study Break Policy
The Study Break Policy is now in place in the Library until 19th Dec. There’s an “I’m Taking a Study Break” timesheet that you must use to record the time you leave for a break which can be 5-60 minutes. Timesheets are available on all 3 floors of the Library. Belongings left at desks without timesheet may be moved.
Extended Opening Hours SU Cloakroom + SU Síbín
- 9am-7pm Mon 8th– Fri 12th Dec
- 9am–7pm Mon 15th – Fri 19th Dec
Exam Info
Go to the Exams Office website HERE.
PC Suites unavailable during Semester 1 Exam Session
To facilitate Semester 1 computer-based exams, a number of PC Suites will be unavailable for general use during the exam period.
The following two PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 until 13.00 on Tuesday 09th December 2025.
- Computer Science Building – Ground Floor – Room CSB-G001 (Formerly IT106).
- Block E – Ground Floor – Room BLE-G-013.
Additionally, the following PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 until 13.00 on Friday 12th December 2025.
- Block E – Finnegan – 3rd Floor – Room BLE2012.
- Engineering Building – Ground Floor – Room G046.
- Arts Millennium – 1st Floor – Room AMB1024.
Finally, the following two PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 17.00 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 until 13.00 on Monday 22nd December 2025.
- Engineering Building – 2nd Floor -Room ENG 2016.
- Engineering Building – 2nd Floor -Room ENG 2017.
ISS apologises for the inconvenience. If you have any queries, please contact the Service Desk (Tel. 091 495777, Email servicedesk@universityofgalway.ie).
