EXAMINATIONS, FINAL.
All final examinations or alternative assessments given in lieu of final examinations must be given during the regularly scheduled examination period at the end of each semester at the time listed for the course in the officially announced schedule. In instances of multiple sections of the same course taught by the same instructor (including lab periods), it is permissible, at the discretion of the instructor, to allow students to take final exams in either scheduled exam period. It is the student’s responsibility to make him/herself aware of the final examination schedule and to make arrangements to be available to take the examination at the scheduled time. Any adjustments to a student’s examination schedule MUST be made by the FRIDAY PRECEDING THE LAST WEEK OF CLASSES (see “Examination Conflicts” below.). If, in the opinion of the instructor, a course cannot benefit from a final examination or equivalent assessment (such as critiques), the instructor should formally request release from the requirement from the Dean of the Faculty.
In accordance with Honor Council procedures, a student is required to pledge to disclose neither the contents nor the form of any examination until after the conclusion of the examination period.
Examinations are scheduled for two and one-half hours and should not interfere with subsequent examinations.
NOTE: A STUDENT WHO HAS NOT TAKEN A REQUIRED FINAL EXAMINATION HAS NOT COMPLETED THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND THEREFORE FAILS THE COURSE.
Take Home Exams
Take-home examinations may be distributed as early as the last day of classes and cannot be due before the regularly scheduled examination period for that class.
Illness or Emergencies During the Examination Period
Any illness or emergency that prevents a student from attending an examination at the scheduled time should be reported to the Office of Academic Services before the examination time. The student should provide the title of the course, name of the instructor and time of the examination. NO EXAMINATIONS MAY BE TAKEN IN THE HEALTH CENTER. The Office of Academic Services will notify the instructor of the reason for the absence from the final examination, but it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to arrange a time for the make-up examination as soon as health permits. If a make-up exam cannot be arranged prior to the deadline for instructors to submit their final course grades, then the student should contact the Office of Academic Services to request a grade of Incomplete.
Examination Conflicts
(See also RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE.)
Students who have more than two examinations scheduled within a 24-hour period may reschedule until there are only two exams within that 24-hour period. The student shall decide which examination would best be moved and then should consult with the instructor who teaches that course. If the instructor deems it inappropriate because of the nature of the examination to reschedule the examination, the student should then approach the other two instructors. If none of the instructors is able to reschedule the examination given in the course, then the student will bring the dilemma to the Associate Dean of Academic Services who will then contact the instructors to work out a solution. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO START THIS PROCESS EARLY ENOUGH IN THE SEMESTER SO THAT IT WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE FRIDAY PRECEDING THE LAST WEEK OF CLASSES. The make-up date will be decided by mutual agreement of the instructor and the student. Alternate examination dates will be set by consulting with the instructor or instructors and, if necessary, through consultation with the Associate Dean of Academic Services.