POLICY STATEMENT #16

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Policy

The normal expectation is that the completion of a course will include a final examination; however, it is the instructor's prerogative not to have an examination if the course organization is such that an examination is not appropriate.

Procedures and Regulations

1.         The University Registrar will publish the official final examination schedule each semester.

2.         If an examination is given, the responsibility for administering it at the assigned period rests with the course instructor.

3.         A departure from the published schedule may be made only with the consent of every student in the class concerned and the approval of the departmental chairperson and the dean of the college. Approved changes are to be communicated to the Office of the Registrar without delay.

4.         Students having three examinations in one day will be allowed to reschedule the middle examination by filling out a form obtainable in the Registrar's Office. (Note: Upon agreement of the student and another instructor, a different exam may be rescheduled.)

5.         Whenever possible, final course grades should be submitted within three days of the officially scheduled final exam day. The ultimate deadline for submitting semester grades is published in the academic calendar and shall be no fewer than two days after the last day of finals. If course grades are not received in time for processing, a temporary administrative symbol of NG will be assigned.