Do you know the rules for taking phones and smartwatches to your exams?

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The summer exams are in full swing, and it’s your responsibility vĩ đại make sure you understand the exam cheating rules. If you don’t, you risk breaking the rules and incurring serious consequences – even if your actions were unintentional.

One of the things you need vĩ đại know is how vĩ đại store your mobile phone and other digital devices correctly when taking an on-site exam without exam sida.

Here is a guide vĩ đại how vĩ đại avoid being suspected of exam cheating:

  1. Use your phone vĩ đại sign in vĩ đại your exam with two-factor authentication.
  2. As soon as you have signed in, turn off your phone (it is not enough vĩ đại put it on flight mode!).
  3. Put your phone in your bag and keep your bag closed for the entire exam (it is not enough vĩ đại put your phone in your jacket!).

Remember that these rules apply vĩ đại all digital devices, including smartwatches.

Get an overview of exam cheating rules

There are many other rules you need vĩ đại be aware of. How tự you quote correctly? Are you allowed vĩ đại use your old assignments in a new exam? How can you avoid plagiarising? And many more.

Fortunately, you can get answers vĩ đại these questions on AU’s exam cheating webpage. Here you will find an overview of what counts as exam cheating at AU as well as tips on how vĩ đại follow the rules.

You can also ask your lecturer for help or your thesis/Bachelor’s project supervisor if you’re not sure what rules apply vĩ đại your exam.

Get help if you’re struggling

If you’re tempted vĩ đại cheat because you’re struggling with personal, family or academic issues, just don’t. Help is available, and there is always a better solution. Here are some good sources of help and support:

At studerende.au.dk/en/boost-your-student-life you’ll find lots of good advice on how vĩ đại boost your well-being.