Tests and Examinations
| POLICY STATEMENT |
Delta State University maintains frequent evaluation of the students’ progress throughout the semester.
| DEFINITIONS |
None
| PROCEDURES and RESPONSIBILITIES |
Tests and Examinations
Grades in academic courses are based upon a final examination, a number of written or oral tests, and such other papers, projects or reports as the instructor may require. The teacher determines the relative values of these various measures of achievement, and the students should be advised accordingly. No final grades should be based on a single test. The instructor is responsible for the security of test questions. Although most students are honest, there is no established honor system; therefore, teacher supervision of all tests is required.
Each academic division/department is provided with equipment and materials for the duplication of tests, examinations, and other class-connected materials. Student workers should not be allowed to type, duplicate, assemble, or otherwise handle tests and examinations prior to their administration.
Final Examinations
The final examination schedule for the academic year is published on the Registrar’s Office Home webpage.
Conflicting Exam Times:
Final examination schedules are created around common class schedules and course loads using standardized class meeting times. It is possible that some students may have two classes scheduled for exams at the same time. In such instances, students should provide documentation (the exam schedule and the student’s class schedule) two weeks prior to final exam week to both class instructors who will make alternate arrangements for the student’s examinations.
Three Exams on Same Day:
Final examination schedules are intended to allow students to give ample attention to doing their best work on each exam. It is possible that some students may have more than two classes (including night classes) scheduled for exams on the same day. In such instances, students should provide documentation (the exam schedule and the student’s class schedule) two weeks prior to exam week to all class instructors who will make alternate arrangements for the student’s examinations.
Responsible Office and/or Policy Owner: Office of Academic Affairs
| RELATED DOCUMENTS |
- DSU Student Handbook
| STATUS |
Active
| DATES(S) |
Approval Date:
Academic Council: 11/14/2019
Cabinet: 12/02/2019
