Examination

EXAMINATION

At the Erasmus University there are several ways of examination for the courses. The two examining forms which are used mostly are written examination and assessment through papers or theses. Oral presentations can also be part of the examination. Some courses also have several examination methods. In this case you will get a grade for both exams and the average of those two grades is your final score. Be sure to read the course manual/guide for the exact examining method used.

Dutch Assessment System

The assessment system in the Netherlands consists of marks from 1 (very bad) to 10 (outstanding). The marks 1 to 3, 9 and 10 are seldom given. A minimum score of 6 is required to pass a course. For marks with one decimal point, 5.5 is the minimum passing mark. For the programme as a whole, an average mark of 8.25 or higher entitles the student to a result with cum laude (with distinction).

Results on the list of marks acquired elsewhere that result in an exemption for a course in the examination programme are shown as VR (Dutch for exemption) or VD (course completed) to indicate that the requirements have been met without a mark having been given.

The Ten Golden Rules for Written Interim Examinations

During written interim examinations it is important to maintain order and quiet, wherever possible. There are several rules that are designed to achieve this. Below you will find a brief description of the most important ones, with reference to the web page where you can find additional information about the rules for maintaining order.

1. Report on time via Osiris Online. Proper enrolment will result in an automatic confirmation being sent by e-mail to your ERNA address.

2. Read the new rules of order for written interim examinations. For example, from now on only one lavatory visit will be permitted.

3. You should check the website

www.monitor.eur.nl

one day prior to or on the day of the interim examinations to see where the interim examinations will be administered.

4. Be sure to bring valid proof of identity.

5. Arrive in plenty of time and take your seat in the proper block.

6. Bring several pens, pencils, a eraser and a calculator, if allowed, along with a reserve calculator.

7. Be quiet in the interim examination halls. Do not wear shoes that squeak or make noise.

8. Turn off your mobile phone and other communication equipment and store them out of reach.

9. Follow the instructions of the invigilators and lecturers and communicate only with them during the interim examinations.

10. Hand in your answers to the interim examination questions, along with any appendices, on time and check to make sure that your name and student number is on all documents.

For more information, go to

http://www.eur.nl/english/ea/

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