Challenge Exams

Students who are enrolled in Mathematics 211 or 249 or 251 or 253, but who feel that they have already mastered the course material (through self-study, AP, IB, Special Honours programs in High School), may take a challenge examination at the beginning of term. Students who pass the appropriate test will be granted permission to take that course by special assessment (SA) and considered for permission to register in other department courses using the SA course as prerequisite. Credit will be given for the course taken by special assessment, a grade assigned, and the regular course fee will be assessed. Students interested in pursuing special assessment should consult the Department during the first week of classes.

NOTE: This option is not available to students who have previously attempted the course, or an equivalent course, including withdrawals.

A Challenge Examination has the same status as a University final examination. Accordingly, any form of cheating is considered grounds for suspension or expulsion from the University. Proof of identity is required during the test. Students more than 30 minutes late will not be admitted to the examination.

Challenge Examination Schedule

Applications must be completed and submitted to MS 476 by noon of the Thursday preceding the examination.

CHALLENGE FEE: No charge for exam. However a regular course fee is assessed for each course taken as Special Assessment.
TEST DURATION: 3 hours
NO CALCULATORS OR OTHER AIDS ALLOWED.
RESULTS: Within five days.

Challenge Examination Schedule

It is necessary to apply to write any one of the available Challenge Examinations. Application forms and study guides for: MATH 211, MATH 251, MATH 253. are also available from the Mathematics and Statistics Department Office (MS 476). Deadline for applications is NOON of the Thursday preceding the exam date. Forms are submitted to MS 476. You will be notified of your application status by the Friday preceding the exam date.