Exam Conflicts Due to Observance of Religions Holy Days

Writing Three or More Final Exams On The Same Day

Missed Exams and/or Assignments

1. Serious Illness
2. Death in The Family
3. Serious Illness in The Family

Grade Appeal

Course Complaint

Exam Conflicts Due To Observance Of Religious Holy Days

Students who are unable to write a final examination(s) during the regularly scheduled time slot because of a conflict with religious conviction must apply for the alternative examination(s) in the course(s) involved by the end of the normal add/drop period for the particular session. 

Meaning, all applications must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office within the FIRST 2 WEEKS OF CLASSES.

The Registrar's Office will schedule the alternative examination(s) for those students in another slot(s) within the regular examination period. Please download the appropriate form and submit to the Office of the Registrar.

NOTE: You can not wait until the WEEK before the examination to inform the instructor and Registrar's Office of your conflict, you MUST notify both right away.

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Writing Three Or More Final Exams On The Same Day

A student scheduled to write three invigilated final examinations in one calendar day may apply to have one examination rescheduled on an alternate examination day. The determination of which examination shall be rescheduled and the date of the alternate examination (may be the last possible day of the examination period) shall be made by the Vice-Provost, Students and Registrar. Please download the rescheduling exam form and submit to the Office of the Registrar.

NOTE: These applications must be submitted by the end of the fourth week of classes (second week of classes for 6 week courses).

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Missed Exams and Assignments

Your professors will provide you with a course syllabus during your first week of classes. It is an outline that specifies what happens in the course, assignment due dates and how you will be marked and graded. It will clearly state the times for both the midterm and the final examinations and should also state the policy for missed examinations. If it does not, be sure to ask the instructor what will happen if you miss a midterm examination or other critical deadline.

We understand that there will be circumstances beyond your control. In general, instances where students miss exams, quizzes or assignments for valid reasons (bereavement, illness) the student is given the opportunity to write an alternative final at a later date. The office of the Associate Dean will require formal documentation (Physician’s Note, Death certificate, etc). You also need to notify the Associate Dean of engineering as soon as possible by sending an email to engadmin@uwindsor.ca).

Due to Serious Illness

Bring the OFFICIAL MEDICAL CERTIFICATE which was completed by your doctor to the Associate Dean Academic’s office as soon as possible. DO NOT leave it in the professor’s mailbox or slip it under the professor’s door. Make sure to fill out the following information on the back of the certificate:

Your Name:
Your Student ID#:
Your Email Address:
Course #:
Section #:
Professor:
Date of Missed Exam:

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Due to Death in the Family

Please bring your documentation to the Associate Dean’s Office and make an appointment to speak with the Associate Dean Academic, to discuss your options. Back to top

Serious Illness in the Family

The Faculty understands that coping with a serious illness in the family is difficult. The Faculty can work with you to ensure you can succeed as best as possible, without having to withdraw from school completely. There are several options you can consider and it is best to make an appointment to see the Assistant Dean Student Affairs – First Year Engineering Students or  the Associate Dean Academic – 2nd Year and beyond, as soon as possible to further discuss your options. Back to top

Grade Appeal

Before exercising their right of appeal against a grade, students should consult Senate Bylaw 51, Examination Procedures for a full description of the grade appeal process, copies of which are available at the Office of the Registrar or at the University website.

All appeals must be made in writing to the appropriate Faculty through the Office of the Registrar, no later than three weeks after the final mark has been released by the Registrar. The official release dates are posted on the web. The appeal must be accompanied by a $20 fee which will be refunded to the student if the appeal is successful. Students must submit a letter of rationale for the appeal, including relevant supporting documents.

Aegrotat Standing: A student who wishes to receive consideration on medical or compassionate grounds should communicate with the Office of the Registrar as soon as possible. A letter of rationale and supporting documents (e.g., the attending physician's letter) must be submitted to the Registrar forthwith. Please complete the Grade Appeal Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office.  Back to top

Course Complaint

You should send any official complaints in writing to the Associate Dean Academic’s office for review. Your information will remain confidential and you will be informed if any action will take place.