Student Exam & Grading Guide 2019-2020

EXAM DAY EMERGENCIES

Emergencies on Exam Day

Inclement Weather Delay In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the closing, delayed start, or early closure of the University, announcements will be made via the University Emergency Messaging System, RAVE, and posted on the University website. Closing or delayed start announcements affecting day classes/activities will be made by 5:30 a.m. In the event the University is closed for the day, we will alert the University community mid-day regarding the status of evening classes/activities that begin at 4 p.m. or later (unless already announced). Announcements will be listed on the following outlets: • WBZ-TV • WCVB-TV • NBC Boston (WTBS) • NECN • 7 News • Fox25-TV Boston • Rhode Island Broadcasters Association participating members Please call 617-573-8262 for updated messages. Do not call the University Police Department, switchboard, administrative offices, radio, or television stations to verify University closing. Late Arrival Students are expected to be on time for examinations and arrive 30 minutes before the starting time of the exam. Any student who arrives after the start time of the examination, due to transportation problems or other extenuating circumstances, should report to the Dean of Students. Under extraordinary circumstances only the Dean of Students may permit the student to begin the examination at a later time with the full time allocation. Any student who arrives to the examination room after the starting time of the examination (without approval of the Dean of Students) will not be permitted any additional time to complete the examination. ExamSoft users who arrive late to an examination will be required to handwrite the examination. Exam Interruption This policy applies to situations in which a student begins, but does not complete, an examination. The Law School encourages students who are ill or experiencing an extraordinary personal situation to seek assistance from the Dean of Students Office before an examination begins. In addition, students with pre- existing conditions, illnesses, or situations that could cause an unexpected interruption during examinations should discuss the situation with the Dean of Students Office before the examination period. If an incident occurs during the examination, the student must notify the proctor immediately. The proctor will then refer the student to a Law School administrator. A student in this situation must identify himself/herself before the examination ends, as accommodations cannot be made after the fact for illness during an examination.

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