Start an exam by using an exam code

This article describes how you start an exam with Schoolyear using an exam code.

Make sure before you start:

• that you have performed a device check to identify possible errors. 
• that all documents are saved. When starting the exam, all open programs will be automatically closed.
• that you have the rights to download and install applications on your computer.
• that you have your login details ready.

Step-by-step

1. Open a browser which is supported by Schoolyear (see minimal computer requirements)                                                                                                                                                       
2. Navigate to exams.schoolyear.app and enter the exam code. Click 'Next'.                                                                                                                                                                  
3. Fill in your name and student number. Click 'Continue'. You will now arrive at the Schoolyear onboarding page.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
4. Click on the "Launch Schoolyear" button. It may be that this is already done automatically for you. Have you not installed Schoolyear yet? Then click on "Download now". 
   Read more about how to install Schoolyear using the following instructions:
   • How to install Schoolyear on a Windows Machine?
   • How to install Schoolyear on a Macbook?
      
5. Now click on "Open" to open the Schoolyear application. It may take a few seconds before the Schoolyear application opens. 
   • TIP: Select the checkbox to skip this step next time.
      
6. The Schoolyear application will now open. Click on "Launch your Workspace".
   Do you have an older version of Schoolyear? Then it will update now. Read here more about how updating works: 
   • Article: how to update Schoolyear? 
      
7. After clicking on Launch your Workspace" you will be logged out of Windows. Log in again with your own details. Once you log in, the secured Schoolyear environment will start immediately. 
   • MacOS users will skip this step.                                                                                                                   
8. When opening the secured Schoolyear environment, you will arrive at the check page. The checks will be automatically performed per component.
   Do you get an error message on one of the checks that prevents you from continuing?
   Consult this article to solve issues.                                                                                                                                                           
9. When all the boxes turn green, you will automatically proceed to the exam. You can now start with the questions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
10. Finished your exam? First check whether you have submitted the questions in the test application. Then you can use the 'Exit' button at the bottom right to close the secure Schoolyear environment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
11. You will now be logged out of Schoolyear again. When you log back in to Windows, you will return to your desktop. In macOS, you will be taken directly to your desktop. You can resume your work.