Instructors are encouraged to make allowances for absences occasioned by illness, by authorized activities for the university , and by religious holidays. Arrangements to make up work because of class absences are the students' responsibility. Students who want to file an appeal concerning their grades or any other academic matter should adhere to the following procedure. Ordinarily , the student should first contact the instructor. Barring resolution there , students should contact the appropriate departmental chairperson, then the graduate dean.
Further appeal is to be directed to the provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Drop, Add,Withdrawal . Courses may not be added after the first week of the semester. Final Examinations . The decision to give a final examination is the prerogative of each faculty member, but if a final examination is given, it is to be administered according to the time as stipulated in the examination scedhule. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the dean of graduate studies and research.