Student Exam and Grading Guide 2022-2023

EXAM DAY EMERGENCIES evaluation of a student in this situation is an important element in a petition for excusal from the examination as outlined HERE (Section II).

Failure to Take Examinations

No student may fail to take an examination scheduled for his or her program of study or take an examination not so scheduled. If for some compelling reason beyond his or her control the student is unable to take a scheduled examination, the student should contact the Dean of Students before missing the exam or as soon as practicable thereafter to request relief under the Exam Postponement Policy. An unapproved failure to take a scheduled examination will result in a grade of F for the examination. If the Dean of Students approves a student’s request to postpone an exam and it is not feasible for the student to take the exam within 30 days of its regular administration or within a reasonable timeframe for grading if shorter, the student will be given an Exam Excusal and the student’s grade will be recorded temporarily as an “X”. A permanent grade of F will be recorded if the student fails to take the next regularly scheduled examination in the course. In situations where it is not feasible for the student to take an examination the next time it is offered after receiving an Exam Excusal, an Academic Associate Dean shall have discretion to determine a resolution.

A student who without permission fails to sit for a final examination will receive a grade of F for the course and may be dismissed.

No record will be made or credit given for an unapproved taking of any examination.

Emergency Procedure During an Exam

In the event of an emergency an evacuation signal will sound. All students must evacuate the building immediately.

• Exam materials should be left in the examination room, including laptops. Students who remove laptops from the exam room will need to handwrite the remaining portion of the examination.

• Use the closest available exit stairwell to exit the building. Do NOT use elevators.

• When exiting the building, use sidewalks and walk away from the building to allow for access by the Boston Fire Department and emergency personnel.

• Go to the designated assembly area located on Bosworth Street, at the corner with Chapman Place (this is the area between the Beantown Pub and the Nine-Zero Hotel).

• Do not discuss the examination. Await further instructions.

• No individual may re-enter the building until the Boston Fire department or other emergency personnel have given the all clear.