Final Exams
Pre-examination Study Period
The pre-examination study period, between the end of classes and the beginning of final examinations, is set aside for students to prepare for exams. Therefore, the college does not schedule social, academic or cultural activities during this time. Deadlines for papers, take-home exams or other course work cannot be set during the pre-exam study period.
Scheduled Exams
Fall 2012: December 18-21
Scheduled examinations are given in courses when slides, dictation or listening comprehension are required. Such examinations are administered during the regular examination period at the end of the semester and may be taken only at the scheduled time. The schedule is prepared by the registrar and the exam is administered by the instructor.
Scheduled Exams (PDF)
Self-Scheduled Exams
Fall 2012: December 18-21
9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.*
A student may elect which period she wants to take each exam. *Please note, there is no evening examination period on the last day (Friday, December 21). Distribution of exams begins 15 minutes before the exam.
Exams are picked up at designated distribution centers after showing a picture ID and an exam card and must be returned to the same center no more than two hours and 20 minutes from the time they are received by the student.
Exams must be written in classrooms in the building where they are distributed. Please see the link below of sanctioned classrooms for exams, per the Honor Board. Exams distributed in McConnell may be taken in McConnell, Sabin-Reed, Burton and Bass Halls using the bridge or tunnel between buildings.
Self-Scheduled Exams (PDF)
Sanctioned Classrooms for Self-scheduled exams (PDF)
Take-Home Exams
Take-home exams are administered by the instructor. All such examinations are "open book" with no restriction on writing time except for the submission deadline set by the instructor. Further information is posted in the Faculty Code Appendix G.
