University Exam Policies
For exam information specific to the School of Arts & Sciences, please review the Arts & Sciences Final Exam Policy and Agreements (pdf).

•Students who have more than two examinations scheduled on the same day, first check with instructors. If, after consulting instructors--still have a problem, students should see their dean.

•No classes and no examinations are to be held during Study Periods.

•The examination for one section of a multi-section course may be taken in another section if the instructor is the same for both sections and gives permission.

•Except for the Special Note below, students are to take final examinations as scheduled. No rescheduling, excuse for absence and/or provision for making up final examinations will occur without the approval (in writing) of the dean of the student's school (A&S students see residential dean). Such approval shall be made only for illness certified by a physician, participation in authorized University activities, and/or personal emergencies such as death in the family.
      -Students wishing to observe religious holidays should follow the procedures specified in the University catalog.
      -Special Note for A&S Only:  Student self-scheduling of final examinations is allowed at the option of the respective instructors only in upper level courses which have only one section.