Final Examination Policy

A final examination is required in each course. It should be comprehensive in nature, requiring the student to use the accumulated knowledge and skills of the whole course. The two hours of final examination are scheduled as part of the total hours required in the semester. As a general rule students may not take final examinations early. If a student has more than two final exams scheduled on one day, arrangements can be made with the professor to change the exam that falls in the middle. Whenever possible, the rescheduled exam should be given at a time later than the originally scheduled period. Request forms may be obtained in the Residential Academic Services office.

Certain kinds of courses such as clinicals, practica, student teaching, studio instruction, and seminars may be exempted from final examinations but must plan to meet for instruction in the scheduled time.

Scheduled final examination times are expected to be adhered to unless an emergency situation arises. If a student requires a makeup examination, it must be given at a time later than the scheduled period.