SCCP Test Scheduling Policies

• A test is defined as a major examination of material in a course (usually administered no more frequently than every two weeks, except in summer sessions). These policies do not apply to written report dates, scheduled oral presentations, or weekly quizzes. No more than two tests will be given on the same day to the same class (e.g. P1, P2, etc.) A day is defined as the day of the week, not a 24-hour period. Consequently, under this policy, two tests could be administered on Monday afternoon and two tests could be administered on Tuesday morning. No tests, except in lab courses, will be given during the week prior to final exams.
• The Associate Deans will distribute a test schedule to all students on the first day of class each semester. During the first week of classes, each class president (or the class advisor for the P1 class during fall semester) will hold a class meeting to review the test schedule. Possible conflicts with professional, community, university, and social activities will be reported to course coordinators, who will make a decision on whether or not to reschedule a test or tests. After the first week of class, no changes to the test schedule will be considered.
• Students attending professional meetings may be excused from tests. In these cases, the course policy for excused test absences, as defined in the SCCP Course Policies, will be applied.
• Final examinations will be scheduled in accordance with the SCCP final exam schedule.
• This test policy may be suspended due to severe weather or natural disaster to facilitate rescheduling of missed classes and tests.