Final Exams

Final Exam Schedule

Students are permitted to reschedule a final exam if they meet the criteria outlined in the FAQ section below. Please review this criteria to determine whether or not you qualify. If you believe that you qualify, please see the "How can I request to reschedule a final exam?" section below for instructions.

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Can I make travel plans before the final exam schedule is posted?
No. Once the final exam schedule has been posted, students can make their definitive travel plans. Students are required to be on campus to take all scheduled final exams. Travel plans are not considered a valid excuse for rescheduling final exams. No exceptions to this policy will be made.
The final exam schedule is posted and I see that I have two exams at the same time. What do I do?

When the Final Exam Schedule is posted, some students will discover they have two exams at the same time. The Registrar’s Office will notify these students, informing them that one of their two conflicting exams will be moved to the Conflict Resolution Exam Period, which is the last exam period during finals week.

I have 3 final exams within 4 consecutive exam blocks that are not interrupted by a weekend. Can I reschedule one these exams?

Students who have 3 final exams scheduled within 4 consecutive exam periods that are not interrupted by a weekend have the option of postponing one of the three exams to the Conflict Resolution Exam Period, contingent on the instructor’s approval. A Final Exam Reschedule Request Form will be available on this site.

I have an approved accommodation for extended time on exams. How can I request an exam to be rescheduled?
If you are utilizing an approved extra time accommodation (i.e. turned in your accommodation letter to the instructor at the beginning of the term) for two classes whose final exams fall on the same day, you may postpone one of the two exams to Conflict Resolution pending signature-approval of the instructor. The final exam reschedule request form will be available on this site.
I have 3 exams on the first two days of final exams. Can I reschedule one of these finals?
Yes. Students who have 3 final exams scheduled on the first two days of final exams can request to have one of these exams rescheduled, pending instructor approval. In such cases the exams do not have to fall in consecutive exam blocks. To make the request, students must complete the Final Exam Reschedule Request Form.
How can I request to reschedule a final exam?

To request to reschedule a final exam, students must complete the Final Exam Reschedule Request form (available March 11, 2019 - April 19, 2019). Students who qualify to reschedule a Spring 2019 final exam must fall under at least one of the categories listed below.

  • Religious Obligation
  • 3 final exams scheduled within 4 consecutive exam periods
  • 2 exams on the same day for students with an extended time accommodation
  • 3 exams scheduled on the first two days of the final exam period

Please read these steps carefully. The request process can take up to 5 business days. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Complete the Final Exam Reschedule Request Form no later than Friday, April 19, 2019 using the link below. Complete this form to initiate the process. The link will become available on March 11, 2019.

Step 2: Registrar Reviews Student Request
The Office of the University Registrar will review your request and determine whether or not you are eligible to have your exam rescheduled.

Step 3: Notification
You will be notified of our decision via email within 2 business days. If you do not receive a decision within 2 business days, please contact the Registrar's Office at finalexam@brandeis.edu.

Step 4: Approval
If your request is approved you will receive an email that contains a Final Exam Request Approval form. You must print the form and have it signed by your instructor and/or the Office of Disability Services.

Step 5: Return Completed Final Exam Request Approval Form
Once you've obtained the required signatures, bring your Final Exam Approval form to the Registrar's Office in person no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Be sure to have a photo ID with you. Alternatively you may scan the completed and signed form and email it to finalexam@brandeis.edu from your Brandeis email account.