Student Handbook – Class Examination and Make-Up Examination Guidelines

Class Examinations

Announced examination dates and times will be given by the instructional leader on the first day of each course. A change in the announced date or time may be initiated by the class or the instructional leader. When a class vote is required, the vote shall include all enrolled students.

Class Initiated Change – A change in the announced date or time of an examination can be arranged within the first 7 business days of an Instructional Period (IP) by both (1) instructional leader consent and (2) majority vote of the class. In the absence of instructional leader consent, a majority class vote is insufficient to effect a change in examination date or time.

For IP1 courses, this period is extended to the first 14 business days. For courses that extend over 2 IPs, this policy shall apply to the start of each individual IP.

Instructional Leader Initiated Change – The course instructional leader may change the date or time of an examination at any time to meet the needs of the course. Such a change does not require class consent via vote. However, the instructional leader shall communicate the rationale for the change to the class.

Make-up Examinations

Office of Student and Academic Affairs Make up exam/quiz guidelines — updated 8/25/25.

If you cannot take a scheduled assessment, you must submit the online absence form:

  • In-person exams: at least 15 minutes before the exam starts.
  • Remote exams: at least 15 minutes before the latest possible start time (e.g., 8:55 PM for a 50-minute exam that closes at 10 PM).

Steps to Schedule a Make-up

  1. Get permission from the instructor.
  2. Schedule the make-up with Stephanie McClaren.
  3. Make-ups are delivered in the same format as the original assessment.
  4. Complete all make-ups by 10 PM on the Sunday after the IP ends. Keep in mind point 3—make-ups follow the same format as the original exam. 
  • Extensions require approval from the Office of Student and Academic Affairs and must be completed before the first assessment in the following IP. Approved by Executive Committee February 2021

Important Rules

  • Make-ups must be completed before any scheduled review session. Attending a review for material you haven’t been tested on is an honor code violation.
  • Complete make-ups within 24 hours of the original exam and before the class takes the next assessment.
  • If you miss a scheduled make-up, contact the instructor and Stephanie McClaren immediately and submit the absence form. Only one make-up per assessment is allowed.

Consequences

Any exceptions must be approved by the Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs.

Not following these rules may result in a grade of zero and could be considered an honor code violation.

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.