The number of midterm examinations varies at the discretion of the instructor. Deficient grades for undergraduate students whose work at midterm is of D, F, or NP quality are posted on Bear Facts during the ninth week of the semester. Final examinations are required in all undergraduate nonlaboratory courses, with the exception of courses that the online Schedule of Classes indicates do not require a final examination. This requirement allows you to demonstrate mastery of course material while providing the instructor with written evidence for evaluation. You may be re-examined only to complete an incomplete grade, not to raise any other grades. The examination may last no longer than three hours and must be administered at the time announced in the online Schedule of Classes. Any deviation from this announced time, including take-home examinations, requires approval from the Committee on Courses of Instruction. This requirement guarantees you ample prior notice of the examination time and eliminates conflict with other examinations.

Instructors or departments must return your final examinations or copies of them, or retain them for 13 months after the date of the examination. They must give you access to retained examinations under the supervision of the instructor or a designee. You have a right to pay for and keep photocopies of your retained examinations. The department is responsible for ensuring compliance with this regulation for all faculty, including visiting faculty and faculty on leave.