Examination Venues

Primary examinations (Semester 1 and Semester 2) are usually conducted in the Goyder Pavilion, Adelaide Showground on Goodwood Road in Wayville SA 5034. 

• Goyder Pavilion is a large space with carpet flooring. 
• Approximately 1600 students will sit an exam in any one session. 
• It is air-conditioned and heated. 
• Toilets are located at the student toilet block within the venue; however, students are advised they must use toilets outside of the examination venue before they are permitted to enter. Toilets inside the venue may be used by students only after the examination has commenced. 
• Large digital clocks are visible throughout the hall. 
• A PA system will be used for most announcements. However, supervisors and examiners may also directly address individual and groups of students. Due to the size of this examination event and the number of students who may be sitting a single exam, minor disruptions in the form of announcements may occur. 

Adelaide Showgrounds Map

Public transport to / from the Adelaide Showgrounds

Information on public transport services to the Adelaide Showgrounds can be found on the Adelaide Showground's Getting Here web page.

Seating in Goyder Pavilion

All students are allocated a seat for each exam they undertake. 

• Allocated seating numbers will be populated on student personalised exam timetables within MyAdelaide. Seat release dates are available via the Exam Timetable Release Dates website. 
• The hall will consist of blocks of 60 seats, each labelled with a letter from A - Z. Clear block signage will be present at the venue to assist students in finding their allocated seat. 
• Students will be seated at a single desk. Open book exams usually have two desks allocated. 
• Students should make their way to the block and locate their allocated seat upon entering the examination venue. Examinations staff will be available at the venue entrance to answer questions before the exam commences. 
• All students are allocated a seat for each exam they undertake.

Parking at the Adelaide Showgrounds

Students can park their vehicles at the Adelaide Showground via Rose Terrace entrance. A parking fee will be charged per vehicle. 

If you are being dropped off for an exam, use the Leader Street or Rose Terrace pedestrian drop off points to ensure your safety. 

Please note that parking restrictions apply in the adjacent residential areas. For detailed information, visit the Adelaide Showground's Car Parking web page.

Located on North Terrace, Bonython Hall is the main venue for Summer School, Winter School, Trimester and some replacement examinations.

Please refer to the North Terrace Campus Map for further information. 

For students who have organised to sit their exam under Alternative Exam Arrangements (AEA), the location of these examinations will be primarily located in the Napier Building on the Lower Ground level, as well as Adaptive Technology Rooms (ATR) 1 and 2. Students approved to use computers during examination periods may be scheduled to use Napier 106 or Napier 107, located in the main Napier Building. Please refer to the North Terrace Campus Map for further information.  

To apply for Alternative Exam Arrangements (AEA), you will need to register with Disability Support by completing the online Disability Registration form available on the Disability Support website. A Disability Support team member will then contact you to organise an appointment with a Disability Advisor who can discuss your study requirements including Alternative Exam Arrangements.

It’s important to note that each study period has a different cut-off date. Cut-off dates and other information can be viewed via the Disability Support – Frequently Asked Questions.

AEA exams will usually be sat on the same day and at the same time as scheduled in the timetable. Students with a variation to their timetable will be able to view their adjusted timetable in MyAdelaide. Students must retain a copy of their approved AEA form.

For more information on Alternative Exam Arrangements, please see the Disability Support page.

This building may be used to facilitate examinations in the replacement or deferred replacement period.

Please refer to the North Terrace Campus Map for further information.

This building is located next to Ingkarni Wardli and is an alternative venue for replacement examinations.

Click this link for directions to Room EM205, EM213 and EM218. 

Examinations at the Roseworthy Campus are usually held in the Callaghan or Information Centre Building. Double-check your examination timetable in MyAdelaide to ensure you attend the correct exam venue. For venue locations, please refer to the Roseworthy Campus Map for further information. 

Students may be able to use the Inter-campus shuttle bus to get to their examination at Roseworthy. For more information, please see the Transport page on the Infrastructure website. 

Students sitting centrally organised exams for courses primarily located at Waite Campus are usually scheduled with the main cohort of students. Check MyAdelaide to ensure you attend the correct exam venue and plan your journey ahead. 

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a type of practical exam used to assess the clinical skills of medical students, healthcare professionals, or trainees in a structured, objective manner. The OSCE is designed to evaluate a wide range of competencies, such as communication, clinical reasoning, technical skills, and decision-making, through a series of stations where the examinee interacts with simulated patients, mannequins, or other healthcare professionals.

At the University of Adelaide, we typically hold the OSCEs in the Adelaide Health Simulation facilities. To view the simulation facilities and learn more visit the Adelaide Health Simulation website.

Adelaide Health Simulation - West End
Level 2, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
Corner of North Terrace and George Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Adelaide Health Simulation - East End
Level 1, Helen Mayo South Building
Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000

Email: simulation@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8313 5101

Some examinations are held in-department and are arranged by your course coordinator. Please check with your course coordinator for venue details. 

• North Terrace - download the North Terrace campus map
• Roseworthy campus - download the Roseworthy campus map
• Waite campus - download the Waite campus map