What do I do if I miss an exam or am going to miss it?
Consult the Examinations section of the Student Guide and the Examinations Policy for information on your exam rights and responsibilites.
If you miss an exam because of a sudden illness or personal/family emergency, it is important to contact your instructor immediately (or as soon as is reasonably possible) in order to make alternative arrangements. If you are not able to reach your instructor, call and/or email the department and leave details of your situation. Make a note of who you spoke to and when and/or keep copies of your emails.
If you know in advance that you will not be able to attend an exam due to circumstances beyond your control (normally, this would not include work committments or travel plans), you should request an alternative examination time or date from your instructor within a week of the examination schedule being posted. If the request is granted, your instructor will determine an
alternative time and date for the exam. If you are not able to resolve the issue with your instructor, contact your Chair/Program Director as soon as possible.
As set out in the Full- and Part-Time Undergraduate Calendar and discussed in the Undergraduate Student Guide, regular attendance at classes, seminars, and laboratory periods is expected in order for students to get the most out of their academic experience.
- Check your COURSE OUTLINE to determine whether or not attendance is required and/or whether there will be marks assigned for class participation/attendance.
- Check your department/school HANDBOOK to see if notification and/or documentation is required for absences.
In addition, as a courtesy, if you are going to be missing one or more classes due to personal or family reasons, you may want to let your professor know in advance (whenever possible), and discuss what you may be missing.
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