Course Requirements

Assignments
It is recommended that each professor within the first week of class outline assignments, readings, examinations, term papers, due dates, basis for evaluation, attendance policy, and the likelihood of examinations during the week preceding finals.  An instructor does not have to accept late work or work received after the last day of classes unless an incomplete grade has been authorized by the instructor.  After permanent grades have been assigned, an instructor may not accept late work in order to reassess or change the final grade.

Reading Period
The reading period is intended to provide students with time to reflect on their semester’s academic work and to prepare for final examinations.  This time must be free from competing demands of class meetings, tests, deadlines for course work, and other activities. Requests to waive this policy must be submitted in writing to the dean of the university.

Final Examinations
The week of final examinations is an integral part of each term.  In all classes in which a final examination is scheduled, the final examination must be given during the time period assigned in the Class Schedule.  The final examination is not to be given during the last week of classes or the reading period, and no exceptions can be made for individual students.

In those courses in which a final examination is given, all students must take the final examination.

If a unit examination or a quiz is planned during the last two weeks of classes, the instructor is expected to inform the students in advance.

In summer classes, final examinations are given in the last regular class session.

Requests to waive any part of this final examination policy must be submitted in writing to the dean of the university.