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exercises, simulations, oral exercises or presentations), class participation, mid-term examination,
final examination, or final paper. This also includes following a traditional approach by offering a
three-hour examination given at the end of the semester. The instructor will notify the students of
the grading method used.
D.
Class Rank
A student’s class rank is determined on the basis of his or her weighted average, which is
cumulated after the first year. Official class ranks are compiled only at the close of each academic
year. However, unofficial class ranks are compiled after the first semester for upperclass students.
Only official class ranks may be recorded on a transcript.
Class rank will be recorded on the transcript for any student who requests it. For first-year students
only, section rank will also be recorded at the student’s option.
A first year student receiving fewer than 25 credit hours in the day division or fewer than 16 credit
hours in the evening division will not receive a class rank. Without a class rank a student may not
be eligible for certain honors including but not limited to some scholarships and honor board
competitions.
E.
Examination Numbers
Examination numbers are used in all examinations. Only those students who have fulfilled their
financial obligations to the University will receive examination numbers. A student must take the
courses and examinations for the section in which he or she is enrolled.
The Examination Rules and Regulations govern all examinations. The Examination Rules and
Regulations are available on the Law School’s web-site and Portal.
F.
Failure to Take Examinations
No student may fail to take an examination scheduled for his or her program of study or take an
examination not so scheduled. If for some compelling reason beyond his or her control the student
is unable to take a scheduled examination, a written statement setting forth the reasons therefore
must be promptly submitted to the office of the Dean of Students. If the compelling reason exists
in advance of the examination, the written statement must be submitted before the examination.
The Dean of Students will approve or disapprove the request. An unapproved failure to take a
scheduled examination will be recorded as a grade of No Credit (F).
No record will be made or credit given for an unapproved taking of any examination. Where a
student has omitted to take a required examination with approval, the grade for the course will be
recorded temporarily as an “X”. A permanent grade of F will be recorded if the student fails to
take the next regularly scheduled examination in the course. Where a student fails to complete a