Final Exams Spring 2022 - Important Information

May 2, 2022

Dear Colleagues,

Please find below important logistical information, information on day-of-exam assistance, and reminders related to campus services during the upcoming final exam period.

Wishing you a successful completion to the Spring semester and, as always, thanking you for all you have done to help support and educate our students.

Fiat Lux,

Oliver M. O’Reilly
Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education



Exam Schedule

Spring 2022 final exams will take place over a five-day period (Monday, May 9 - Friday, May 13), with four exam periods scheduled each day as follows:

  • 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Final exam locations are published at classes.berkeley.edu (search for a class to view its final exam date, time, and location(s) in the left-hand sidebar of the class details page). Enrolled students and instructors may also view final exam details in CalCentral. Please note there will be final exams in the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) Fieldhouse this semester; however, there will be no Registrar staffing available to aid with time management or reset furniture. Questions about the class schedule or academic calendar may be directed to scheduling@berkeley.edu.

Academic Accommodations
If you encounter a student with accommodation needs, please visit the Academic Accommodations Hub for information on accommodations and supportive measures.

Classroom Access and Maintenance
All exam venues will be checked prior to final exam week to ensure that rooms are in acceptable condition for test taking. Blackboards will be cleaned and other elements that could impact exams will be addressed.

Per usual exam protocol, buildings with final exams will be locked at 10:00 p.m. or at the end time of the last final exam in the building. Please direct questions to hotline@berkeley.edu.

Safety
Night safety services will be available during the final exams period. To access these services, call (510) 642-9255 or visit the Night Safety Services website.

A/V and Technology Services
If you plan on using classroom technology during a final exam and would like to meet with a technologist, test your media, or familiarize yourself with the equipment, you may request these services via the online request form from Research, Teaching, and Learning or by emailing classroomav@berkeley.edu.

Day-of-Exam Assistance
If you have an issue on the day of your final exam, please contact the following for assistance:

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Research, Teaching, and Learning
(510) 643-8637
Available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

GA (GENERAL ASSIGNMENT) CLASSROOM ISSUES
Office of the Registrar
(510) 642-2800
Available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

BUILDING AND/OR DEPARTMENT ROOM LOCKOUT
Daytime hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
Contact department or building manager

After hours (before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m.):
UC Police Department
1 Sproul Hall
(510) 642-6760