Final examinations and assessments are held at the end of each academic term during the final assessment period. Final exams are in person and are scheduled at a specific time and location on campus and follow the Faculty’s exam rules as outlined in the Academic Calendar.
Final assessments, considered “term work”, are completed online and can vary depending on the course. Students can find specific instructions and details on their final online assessments indicated by their instructors in the course syllabus in Quercus.
June 2023 Final Exams & Assessment Periods
During the June 2023 final assessment period, students may be required to complete final in-person exams or online assessments, or some combination of both.
The process for deferring or reporting conflicts will vary depending on whether you are completing an in-person exam or online assessment, as outlined in the table below.
| Where to find the schedule | What to do in case of a conflict | What to do if you miss a final assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person Exam | Posted on the Arts & Science website | If the conflict involves one or more in-person exams, you will receive an email from the Faculty Registrar with instructions. If you have not received an email by June 9, 2023, please contact the Faculty Registrar’s Office and submit an Exam Conflict Form. | Submit a petition to defer your in-person exam by July 5, 2023. |
| Online Assessment | Shared by instructor on Quercus or course website |
If the conflict involves one or more online assessments, you should receive an email from the Faculty Registrar with instructions by June 9, 2023. For conflicts between online assessments only, contact your instructors to reschedule one of the final assessments. For conflicts between online assessments and in-person final exams, if you have not heard frrom the Faculty Registrar by June 9, 2023, contact the Faculty Registrar’s Office and submit an Exam Conflict Form. |
Until July 5, 2023: Contact your instructor to discuss a term work extension without a petition which will allow you to complete the assessment before July 5, 2023. After July 5, 2023: Submit a petition for term work extension through your College Registrar’s Office. |
In-Person Exam & Online Assessment Conflicts
If you have two final assessments or exams scheduled at the same time, or three consecutive final exams or assessments (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening; or afternoon, evening, next morning), you have a conflict.
- If the conflict involves one or more in-person final exams, report the conflict to the Office of the Faculty Registrar by June 14, 2023. The Office of the Faculty Registrar will reschedule and resolve the conflict.
- If the conflict involves only online final assessments, contact your instructors to reschedule one of the final assessments.
If you have a conflict due to a religious observance, report the conflict:
- If you have a conflict with an in-person final exam due to a religious observance, report the conflict to the Office of the Faculty Registrar by June 14, 2023.
- If you have a conflict with an online final assessment due to a religious observance, contact the course instructor to discuss your options.
Rescheduling or Deferring Final Assessments or Exams
If you are unable to write an in-person final exam due to illness or other reasons, submit a petition to defer your in-person exam by July 5, 2023.
If you are unable to write an online final assessment due to illness or other reasons, contact your instructor to reschedule the assessment for a different date. If you are unable to make arrangements with your instructor to complete the online final assessment by July 5, 2023, you can submit a Term Work Extension petition to complete the assessment after the end of the term in which the course was scheduled.
Follow the links below to learn about final exams and assessments, including the rules and what to do if you are unable to write an exam or assessment.
Exam & Assessment Schedule
List of courses with final in-person exams or final online assessments. Only courses with final in-person exams will include the schedule in this website. Specific schedule and details for courses with online assessments will be indicated by your instructor on Quercus or the course website.
Exam Toolkit
Find information and tips to help you prepare for and attend your exams.
Exam Rules
Find the Faculty’s exam rules on the Academic Calendar.
Exam Conflicts
Learn what is considered a conflict and what to do if you have an exam or assessment conflict, including conflicts due to religious observances.
Deferred Exams
Information about what to do if you are unable to attend an exam or assessment.
Exam Viewing
How to request an exam viewing to verify your final exam has been marked fairly and calculated correctly.
Exam Copy Request
How to request a copy of your exam.
Exam Recheck or Reread
How to request a recheck if you believe there was a marking error.