REMINDER: Stick to the finals schedule

Don’t forget!

There is a schedule for final exams, and a policy that requires we stick to the schedule. The policy is posted below.

My exam is scheduled for 8:30 PM. I am an early bird and not a night owl. It is tempting to choose a different date or time to offer that exam. Inevitably, if I do that, it will effect someone else’s exam schedule, causing a domino effect of challenges for students, faculty, and staff. Follow the policy and stick to the schedule. Go team.

Final Exams and Major Tests During the Last Week of Classes

No major test or final examination may be given during the last week of classes (seven days prior to the designated last day of classes). A major test is defined as an examination worth 20% or more of the final course grade. No test, exam, or other assignment of any weight may be given on or due on Reading Day. Other assignments, such as semester-long projects, quizzes, homework and papers may be due during the last week of classes or during the regularly scheduled final exam period.

This policy does not apply to final laboratory examinations, oral examinations, portfolio or exhibition critiques, individual or group in-class presentations, performance courses, activity classes, bachelor’s essays, tutorials, and/or independent study projects. In exceptional circumstances, the Provost (or Provost’s designee) may waive these restrictions.