Examinations

University Policy

Course examinations are given at the instructor’s discretion. Final examinations are given only during the scheduled examination period (dates are stated in the Calendar section of this site.

If the student fails a course, he or she cannot take a second examination until this course is retaken.

If a student is absent for good reason from a final exam and wants credit for the course, he or she must apply to the school or college for special examination privileges. The student must complete a special exam before the end of the semester immediately following the absence.

School of Theology Policy

All examinations administered by faculty or teaching assistants are administered within specific examination guidelines established by the School of Theology. All examinations administered by faculty or their designates must be proctored. Students with documented learning disabilities may request that the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs supply alternatives to the standard examination procedures employed by the School. These alternatives may include time extensions, an alternative examination site, an oral examination, or others to be determined by the professor, the student, and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

International students whose first language is not English may request a time extension directly from the professor. The time extension is limited and, if a site other than the classroom is required, the examination must be proctored.

ThD and PhD students must follow the examination guidelines of each discipline or area of study and the ThD Handbook or PhD Handbook. All language and qualifying examinations must be proctored.

Failure to take examinations following the correct procedures will invalidate the examination results.