Faculty of Engineering Policy on Use of Calculators in Faculty Tests and Examinations

Faculty of Engineering Policy on Use of Calculators in Faculty Tests and Examinations

The use of calculators during tests and examinations is at the discretion of the course instructor. If a calculator is permitted in the examination, you are required to use one of the following calculators:

  • CASIO fx-100MS
  • CASIO fx-115MS
  • CASIO fx-260
  • CASIO fx-300MSPlus
  • CASIO fx-570MS
  • CASIO fx-991MS
  • CASIO fx-992S
  • SHARP EL-510
  • SHARP EL-520
  • SHARP EL-531
  • SHARP EL-546 (all extensions are acceptable for SHARP calculators)
  • TI-30XIIS

No other calculators will be permitted, regardless of their level of sophistication, unless otherwise stated by the examiner. Non-regulation calculators will be removed and no replacement calculator will be provided. You are expected to own one of the above-listed Faculty of Engineering Standard Calculators.

For more information, see mcgill.ca/engineering/students/current-students/undergraduate/courses-registration/exams-assessment/faculty-standard-calculators.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2024-2025 (last updated Mar. 15, 2024) (disclaimer)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2024-2025 (last updated Mar. 15, 2024) (disclaimer)
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