Exams and exam visits in EXAM
At HAMK, the national EXAM system is used for electronic examinations. The EXAM system offers flexibility for students in managing their time. Students can also take their exams as an EXAM visit at another university’s EXAM room. Please refer to the national EXAM Instructions for students.
Locations, opening hours and software
C-4011, entrance from door C, 4th floor (open Mon-Fri 6.45-16.45, excluding holidays). Forssa campus map
- 2 computers
- No accessible workstations
- Lockers in the corridor opposite of EXAM room
- For HAMK students, the EXAM room is open from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. An access badge is required after 4:00 PM on weekdays and at all times during weekends.
- If needed, the access badge can be obtained from the HAMKO office at the Hämeenlinna University Centre, or at the campus info desk or janitor on other campuses.
Note: Obtain the access badge no later than the week before your exam!
- If needed, the access badge can be obtained from the HAMKO office at the Hämeenlinna University Centre, or at the campus info desk or janitor on other campuses.
- For EXAM visitors, the EXAM room is open from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM. EXAM visitors do not need an access badge. The exam visit is closed during holiday periods, such as from Midsummer week until the end of July.
- Closed 18.6.-7.8.2025.
D-150, Building D, 1st floor, next to the canteen. Hämeenlinna campus map
Entrance from the main entrances of building N or from the entrance of building D on the Visakaarte side. When entering from the Visakaarte side, the exam room is on the same floor. There is a lift from the N building.
- 6 computers
- accessible workstation
- lockers in the corridor next to the EXAM room door
- For HAMK students, the facility is open from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. An access badge is required after 4:00 PM on weekdays and at all times during weekends.
- If needed, the access badge can be obtained from the HAMKO office at the Hämeenlinna University Centre, or at the campus info desk or janitor on other campuses. Note: Obtain the access badge no later than the week before your exam!
- For EXAM visitors, the EXAM room is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. EXAM visitors do not need an access badge. The exam visit is closed during holiday periods, such as from Midsummer week until the end of July.
- Closed 28.6.-7.8.2025.
B-218, entrance from the main entrance, 2nd floor (main entrance open Mon-Fri 8-14, excluding holidays). Riihimäki campus map
- 4 computers
- accessible workstation
- lockers in the corridor next to the EXAM room door
- For HAMK students, the EXAM room is open from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. An access badge is required after 2:00 PM on weekdays and at all times during weekends.
- If needed, the access badge can be obtained from the HAMKO office at the Hämeenlinna University Centre, or from the campus info desk or janitor on other campuses.
Note: Obtain the access badge no later than the week before your exam!
- If needed, the access badge can be obtained from the HAMKO office at the Hämeenlinna University Centre, or from the campus info desk or janitor on other campuses.
- Closed 18.6.-7.8.2025.
- EXAM visit available from 18.8.2025 onwards
A-147, Building A, 1st floor (address: Lotilantie 16). Valkeakoski campus map
Note: the access badge is always required
- 2 computers
- accessible workstation
- Lockers in the corridor nearby the EXAM room
- For HAMK students, the EXAM room is open from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. An access badge is always required because the entrance is locked.
- If needed, the access badge can be obtained from the HAMKO office at the Hämeenlinna University Centre, or from the campus info desk or janitor on other campuses.
Note: Obtain the access badge no later than the week before your exam!
- If needed, the access badge can be obtained from the HAMKO office at the Hämeenlinna University Centre, or from the campus info desk or janitor on other campuses.
- Closed 18.6.-7.8.2025.
Software and Peripherials
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Irfanview
- Calculators:
- Geogebra Classic
- MathCad
- TI-Nspire
- Windows-laskin
- Media Player Classic
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), no proof-reading
- Notepad++
- Paint
- 7zip
- interactive displays on a certain computers
EXAM rules and supervision
The same rules apply to the EXAM exam as to other HAMK exam sessions. Any fraudulent activity is strictly prohibited, and any suspicions of fraud will be handled according to HAMK’s official guidelines.
- Only persons who have reserved an examination time are permitted to enter the EXAM room at the time specified in their reservation.
- In the EXAM room, you are only allowed to bring an official ID, an access badge if needed, a locker key, and a water bottle.
- Those taking a paper exam may also bring their own writing instruments.
- If you have special needs due to a medical condition (e.g., insulin, food/drink, crutches, etc.), you must notify in advance at helpdesk@hamk.fi.
- All other items are prohibited. Examples of prohibited items include: phones, smartwatches, pencil cases, personal papers, snacks, coats, and bags. These items must be left in a locked locker outside the exam room.
- Exams start on the hour and end no later than five minutes before the next hour.
- You can enter the EXAM exam room no earlier than five minutes before your exam starts.
- The exam ends when you leave the EXAM room. There is no possibility to use the restroom during the exam.
- Talking is prohibited in the EXAM room.
- The EXAM exam room is under real-time video and audio surveillance.
By registering for the EXAM exam, you agree to comply with the above rules. Non-compliant action may lead to suspicion of fraud and the rejection of your exam.
The User must accept the Terms of Use on the first use.
- I commit to adhering to HAMK’s general exam guidelines.
- I will not act dishonestly. Cheating and/or bringing prohibited items into the EXAM room is strictly forbidden. The EXAM room is under recording camera surveillance.
- I will not share my user credentials with others.
- If necessary, I must be able to prove my identity.
There are several privacy notices related to the EXAM system and EXAM facilities (processing of the student’s personal data and camera surveillance). These can be found on HAMK’s public website on the personal data processing page.
- The same rules and instructions apply to an exam completed in the EXAM as to other exams or study attainments. Any fraud is strictly prohibited and any suspicions of fraud are handled according to HAMK’s official guidelines.
- For cheating can be interpreted, for example, prohibited material in an exam, copying another examinee’s answer, using a phone in the middle of an exam, talking or collaborating during an exam. If a student is guilty of cheating, he or she will be removed from the event immediately and the completion will be disqualified.
- Sääntöjen noudattamista seurataan tallentavan kamera- ja äänivalvonnan avulla.
- Spot checks will be carried out in the EXAM rooms. During spot checks, students must be able to prove their identity with a student, driver’s or identity card with a photo.
Book an EXAM time
Log in with your HAMK credentials at https://exam.hamk.fi.
- Search for the correct exam on the Exams page by the teacher’s name or the exam name. Register if necessary. Choose where you want to take your exam (section 2 of the booking form):
- In your own university’s exam room (on any campus), or
- As a guest in another university’s exam facilities: Book the exam visit room.
- Select a suitable time. Confirm the booking.
When going for an exam visit:
- Familiarize yourself with the EXAM rules of the other university in advance.
- Also, find out what software is available in the exam rooms of the other university.
- Exam visit locations
- Register and book exam times in your home university’s EXAM system.
- If you are enrolled in multiple universities, make sure to register for the exam and book the exam time at the university offering the course in question.
- When you book an exam time in HAMK’s EXAM room, you accept HAMK’s rules for electronic exams and surveillance practices. During an exam visit, camera surveillance recordings are handed over to your home university if necessary.
- Possible exam times and exceptions can be seen in the booking calendar.
- For questions about exam visits, contact your own university’s EXAM support.
- At HAMK, you cannot take paper exams from other universities as an exam visit.
- HAMK’s EXAM computers software and peripherials list above on this page.
You can familiarize yourself with booking, changing, and canceling exam times, as well as taking the exam if you wish. Log in to HAMK’s EXAM with your HAMK credentials. Search for the exam using the keyword: practice. Register for the exam and book a time. If you do not want to take the exam, cancel the booking.
Problems and Emergencies
- In case of emergencies, follow HAMK’s general emergency and safety instructions.
- If there is a fire alarm, immediately exit the building. After the alarm, you may return to continue your exam if it is safe to do so and there is still exam time remaining.
You can change the time of your exam reservation later. If you are unable to use your exam reservation, you must cancel it. An unused exam reservation is counted as an attempt.
- Log in to EXAM with your HAMK credentials (username only, no organization information).
- On the EXAM dashboard, you will see your upcoming exam reservations. By clicking on the three dots, you can change or delete the EXAM reservation.
- If the booking calendar only shows dates without the time slots, check that your computer is set to the Finnish time zone. If the time difference is too large, available times will not be displayed.
After logging in, the EXAM system will tell you which EXAM computer is reserved for you.
- If you encounter computer problems before or during the exam and need to stop the exam and leave the room, report the issue to HAMK’s Helpdesk as soon as possible. You can reach them at 03 646 3000, via the website helpdesk.hamk.fi, or by email at helpdesk@hamk.fi
- Incomplete answers will be saved in the system.