Examinations

A. FINAL EXAMINATIONS

  1. The final examination schedule will be published by the Registrar prior to advance registration for each semester.
  2. The last examination in any course may not be scheduled during the last week of classes. A unit exam may be given in the last week of classes if a final exam is also given during the final exam week.
  3. The final date for the submission of written work should be prior to the start of the examination period, no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day of classes.
  4. Classes and laboratories are not to be held during the examination period.
  5. Take-home examinations may be used at the faculty member’s discretion, but these must be submitted by the student no later than the published examination time.
  6. Faculty members are not free to reschedule final examinations for individuals or the whole class at other than the announced time. The Academic Senate Review Committee acting on petition(s) from student(s) or faculty must approve exceptions for individuals or classes. Requests for rescheduling should be presented at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled examination time.
  7. Students will not be required to take more than two final examinations on any day. Requests to reschedule a third examination may be presented to the Registrar for rescheduling. The Registrar will approve rearrangement of one of the three after receiving the “Request to Reschedule a Final Examination Form” signed by the faculty member. The request should be presented at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled examination time.
  8. Individual students will be granted permission to reschedule examinations in the event of serious illness or family tragedy. The Academic Review Committee will consider other requests.
  9. Make-up and rescheduled examinations must be taken at the time arranged by the faculty member and approved by the Registrar.
  10. Comprehensive examinations should be two hours in length, but students may be allowed three (3) hours for completion if the instructor permits the extended time.

B. MAKE-UP EXAMS

  1. Faculty members may establish their own policies for make-up work in relation to both excused and unexcused absences.
  2. Absences shall be excused at the discretion of the individual instructor for reasons of illness, official school activities, and for extenuating circumstances approved and certified by the Provost’s office or the Student Life Office.
  3. Students are responsible for all quizzes and examinations missed and must consult the faculty member to make arrangements for make-up work.
  4. Short-term suspension: Faculty members are not permitted to provide make-up opportunities or alter established class schedules for suspended students. Where this creates hardship for students they are to be referred to the Dean of Students.
  5. Students who miss final examinations because of illness should be referred to the Student Records Office. The illness will be verified and make-up examinations scheduled and proctored.