UFSC Vestibular exam-day guide
UFSC Vestibular · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the original, valid photo identification document required by UFSC's current notice (edital). Acceptable document types can change between editions, so confirm the exact list with the provider (UFSC/COPERVE) before exam day; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital copy unless the notice explicitly allows it.
Printed confirmation of your registration and exam location
Access your registration area in UFSC's candidate system and print or save the card showing your registration number, chosen course/option, and assigned exam site and room. Room and building assignments are not always obvious on large campuses, so note the exact address.
Black or blue ballpoint pen (more than one)
Bring at least two working pens of the type the notice requires for filling the answer sheet. Confirm with the provider whether pencil is permitted for rough work only; answer sheets are typically machine-read, so follow the stated pen requirement exactly.
Pencil, eraser, and a small sharpener
Useful for drafting the writing section and for calculations. Keep them in a clear case or bag, since some exam sites restrict what may be on the desk.
Transparent water bottle and a light snack
The exam day is long. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed inside the room; if not, plan to eat before entering and after leaving.
Watch (non-smart, silent)
Many exam rooms lack a visible clock, and phones must usually be off. A simple analog or digital watch without communication features helps you pace the sections. Confirm with the provider that watches are permitted.
Know the exam start time and arrival time
The notice usually sets a gate-opening time and a closing time after which candidates are not admitted. Arrive with a wide margin for traffic and for finding the room. Verify the exact times in your own confirmation, not from memory or second-hand reports.
Plan the route and transport in advance
Check the campus or school location, public transport schedules, and parking options. On exam day, roads near large test sites are congested; a dry run or map review the day before reduces risk.
Review the notice for prohibited items
Rules on phones, smartwatches, earphones, bags, books, and notes vary and are strictly enforced. Confirm the current list with the provider and leave anything doubtful at home or in a designated storage area.
Check the language and writing-section requirements
Confirm which language option you registered for and the required format and length for the writing section (dissertação or another genre, as stated in the notice). Bring nothing written in advance; prepared texts are not allowed.
Rest and logistics the night before
Sleep adequately, set two alarms, prepare clothes and documents by the door, and confirm you have a way to reach the site even if transport is disrupted.
Health and comfort basics
Bring any medication you are permitted to carry (confirm rules with the provider), dress in layers for variable room temperature, and use the restroom before entering the room, since bathroom breaks during the exam may be limited or escorted.
Plan the day
Re-read the official notice and your registration confirmation, checking date, site, room, arrival time, ID requirements, and prohibited items. Confirm your language option and the writing-section genre and expected length. Do one or two timed practice sessions under exam conditions, focusing on section pacing rather than new content. Prepare your document folder and materials, and decide your transport plan.
Stop intensive studying in the evening and review only summaries, formulas, and your own error notes. Charge nothing you cannot bring (phones stay off), pack pens, ID, confirmation, water, and snacks. Check the weather and transport updates. Set alarms, tell someone your schedule, and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a proper meal, use the restroom, and leave earlier than the map suggests. Arrive at the gate well before the closing time stated in the notice. Keep your ID and confirmation accessible. Turn off and store your phone as the rules require before entering the room, and locate your seat and the clock or your watch.
Read the instructions on the cover page and confirm the total time and section structure. Write your identification exactly as instructed. Scan the whole paper briefly to plan time, then work through questions you handle confidently first, marking uncertain ones to return to.
Pace yourself against the clock, leaving protected time for the writing section and for transferring answers to the answer sheet. Keep the answer sheet clean and filled in the required pen. If you need to guess, eliminate options first. Use bathroom breaks only if permitted; they cost time.
Stop expanding answers you have already completed. Verify that every answer is transferred correctly, that no question is left blank unintentionally, and that your writing section meets the required format and length. Check your name and registration entries.
Hand in all materials as instructed, take your ID and belongings, and leave the restricted area. Note the date and channels for the official answer key and results, and avoid comparing answers in a way that distracts you from the next steps.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID required by the current notice and keep it on the desk if instructed. A missing or non-compliant document can bar entry, and the exact acceptable documents must be confirmed with the provider (UFSC/COPERVE).
Arrive before the gate-closing time. Candidates arriving after the stated cutoff are generally not admitted; confirm the exact cutoff and any tolerance policy with the provider.
Electronic devices such as phones and smartwatches must be switched off and stored as directed. Using or even handling a device during the exam is typically treated as a serious violation; confirm the current rule with the provider.
Do not bring or use unauthorized materials, including notes, books, printed summaries, or pre-written texts. Follow the notice's list of permitted items and ask a proctor if unsure.
Follow instructions on the answer sheet: use the specified pen, fill bubbles or fields exactly, and do not make stray marks. Machine-read sheets may reject ambiguous or improperly marked answers.
Communication between candidates during the exam is prohibited, as is leaving the room with exam materials. If you must leave temporarily, follow proctor instructions; confirm break rules with the provider.
Scoring and selection follow the weights, cutoffs, and bonus or quota policies stated in the current notice. These change between editions, so confirm the applicable scoring rules with the provider rather than relying on past years.
The writing section is evaluated under the criteria published in the notice, including possible disqualification for off-topic or improperly formatted texts. Confirm the exact criteria and any minimum-score requirement with the provider.