Assessment absences and make-up procedures follow the Faculty-Approved Assessment Policy. Course-specific requirements, including what constitutes an acceptable absence and how to request a make-up, are determined by the course coordinator and communicated to students via the course syllabus.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university. All members of the academic community must be confident that each person’s work has been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed, and presented. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. The academic community regards breaches of the academic integrity rules as extremely serious matters. Sanctions for such a breach may include academic sanctions from the instructor, including failing the course for any violation, to disciplinary sanctions ranging from probation to expulsion. The course instructor has the responsibility to assign an academic penalty to any student who breeches the rules of academic integrity. Disciplinary sanctions are considered by the honor code committee. Please see the honor code for details. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, collaboration, or any other form of cheating, consult the course instructor.
Behavior During Examinations
Actions such as displaying a test for others to see, looking at another student’s test, attempt to communicate with another student in any manner during a test, or trying to use notes during a test are actions considered inappropriate and may be construed as cheating. Duplication, distribution, or sharing of any information pertaining to a test is prohibited and considered an honor code violation unless the instructor has granted permission for this activity. Please consult the student handbook, or contact the course instructor or Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs if you are unsure of appropriate test-taking behavior or procedure (Approved by the Office of Academic Affairs 10/2006).
Exam Instructions
- All students must arrive on time to exams. Late entry is a disruption and may compromise exam integrity.
- DO NOT have anything written (tattoos may be examined) on any part of your visible body including your fingers, hands, arms, legs, feet or toes. You may at any time be asked to display any of them for any reason.
- DO NOT write on your whiteboard until the proctor states you may begin. Both sides should be completely erased.
- EVERYTHING should be removed from the desk/table and placed at the front or back of the room, not the floor at your feet. ALL FOOD and DRINKS should be put away. The only things allowed on the desk/table are your computer, whiteboard, and a whiteboard marker, unless the exam is open note/book.
- All wearable electronics and smart devices must be removed and placed at the front or back of the room (Fitbit, smartwatch etc.).
- ID badges may be worn but do not touch them during the exam.
- No hats or caps may be worn.