FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Examinations and quizzes are given throughout the semester at the discretion of the instructor. Final examinations are scheduled at the end of each semester for most courses and have significant influence on final grades. All students must be available to take final examinations throughout the announced examination period. Special accommodations for individual students at times other than those that are announced will be provided only under extraordinary circumstances, such as death or serious illness in the immediate family or significant professional opportunities. In such cases, the student must work with the appropriate faculty members to make alternative plans to take the examination with an appropriate amount of advanced notice. Students and faculty members may contact the Office of Academic Affairs for assistance with issues or conflicts regarding examinations.
As the University provides ample time for final exams at the conclusion of the semester, faculty are expected to utilize this time for all end-of-semester exams and final presentations. Therefore, faculty may not schedule final exams or final presentations during the last full week of classes. In rare cases, exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs.
READING PERIOD
At the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, a reading day is scheduled to give students the time to prepare for final exams and/or complete outstanding academic coursework. Faculty members are not permitted to schedule final examinations, meetings, performances, rehearsals, or other required activities on a reading day. In addition, students and student organizations are not permitted to schedule performances or hold required activities on a reading day. In rare cases, exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs.