[3][1] During the First World War, the Examination Schools together with Somerville College and other Oxford buildings were requisitioned by the War Office to create the 3rd Southern General Hospital, a facility for the Royal Army Medical Corps to treat military casualties.

Many of the final and other examinations for the University's students take place in the building, especially during Trinity Term.

Traditionally there have been parties in the street by students who have finished their exams, although the University tries to take measures to prevent this.

In Michaelmas Term, the Examination Schools are host to the university's Freshers' Fair.

The building provides a major lecturing facility for the University and is also used as a meeting and conference venue outside term time.