Completing Cadmus Exams with Schoolyear

What is Schoolyear?

Schoolyear is a secure exam workspace that enables you to complete your Cadmus exam in a controlled environment. When your instructor requires Schoolyear for an exam, you'll launch your exam through the Schoolyear application instead of your web browser.

1. Before your exam
2. Starting your exam
3. Completing your exam
4. Important Schoolyear Support Articles

Before your exam

Your instructor may ask you to complete a Device Check to confirm that your computer is ready to run Schoolyear.

For more information see the Schoolyear help article: https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/articles/6359554624669-Checklist-before-you-start-your-exam

Starting your exam

When you launch your Cadmus exam, it will launch inside the Schoolyear application.

Launch the exam from Cadmus

1. Log in to your Learning Management System (LMS) and open your Cadmus exam.
2. Review the exam information.
3. Click Launch Exam.

If Schoolyear isn't already installed on your computer, you'll be prompted to download and install it before continuing.

Download and install Schoolyear

The first time you launch a Schoolyear-enabled exam:

You will be asked to download and install the Schoolyear application.

Continue in Schoolyear

Once Schoolyear opens, continue your exam by following the on-screen instructions.

For guidance on:

• Entering your Exam Code
• Completing a Device Check
• Launching the secure workspace
• Starting your exam

Refer to the official Schoolyear support articles:

• Introduction to Schoolyear for students: https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/articles/6359646746141-Introduction-Schoolyear-for-students
• Schoolyear Student Help Centre: https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/categories/6078141141277-Students

Completing your exam

Complete your exam as normal in Cadmus. When you've finished:

1. Submit your exam in Cadmus.
2. Wait until you receive confirmation that your submission has been successful.
3. Exit Schoolyear.

For additional guidance on using Schoolyear, including accessibility, supported devices and troubleshooting, visit the Schoolyear Student Help Centre: https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/categories/6078141141277-Students

Schoolyear support articles:

• What are the minimum computer requirements? https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/articles/6359488555933-What-are-the-minimum-computer-requirements
• Device Check https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/articles/6359493922973-Device-check
• Introduction to Schoolyear for students https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/articles/6359646746141-Introduction-Schoolyear-for-students
• Schoolyear Student Help Centre https://help.schoolyear.com/hc/en-gb/categories/6078141141277-Students