External Examiner: Frequently Asked Questions
For External Examiners
- Getting Started: Completing your Right to Work check, accessing Moodle, and coordinating assessment materials with your School
- Board of Examiners Meetings: Am I expected to attend?
- External Examiner Reports: Report expectations, deadlines, and how to submit your report using the University’s online system
- Fees and Expenses: Fee payments, claiming travel costs, and the three‑month deadline for submitting expense claims
- Travel and Campus Visits: Booking travel and accommodation and how to request visitor parking when coming to campus
For Glasgow Staff
- Nominations and Appointments: How to nominate or reappoint External Examiners, the documents required, and how long the approval process typically takes
- Right to Work: How checks are carried out and when Schools may need to complete and submit a manual verification
- Meetings and Reports: Requirements for attending Board of Examiners meetings, the schedule for report reminders, and the annual timeline for publication of External Examiner reports