Exam Emergencies
Only serious illness or an emergency is an adequate excuse for absence from an examination. In cases of irreconcilable other commitments, and with the approval in advance of the Dean of Students, an examination may be rescheduled for a future date. Employment duties will not be sufficient basis. Students seeking such a rescheduling must be aware of, and agree to, adverse consequences such as an incomplete appearing on their transcripts, and the absence of any grade in that course to factor into their grade point average for purposes of class standing. A written application for excuse must be submitted to the Dean of Students before the examination.
In case of serious illness, a physician must attest in writing that the student is suffering from a severe condition that would adversely affect performance. Where prior written application is impossible, prior oral application, followed within 24 hours by the required written application and supporting materials, will be sufficient. The faculty member involved should not be contacted in order to preserve anonymity.
The Dean of Students or designee will excuse the student if a valid reason is found. No student may be excused from an examination grade based on a claim of illness made after the examination has ended.
A student who appears for an examination must complete the exam and receive a grade for it. In extraordinary circumstances of sickness or inability to continue, if reported to the proctor during the examination, the Dean of Students may, upon medical corroboration as required, grant the retaking of the examination.