Final Examination Options for Study Abroad Students

Students enrolled in an Office of International Programs approved Study Abroad program will work directly with course heads to resolve issues regarding midyear or final examinations that may conflict with their participation in the Study Abroad programs. Once a student finalizes his or her decision to enroll in a Study Abroad program, the student, together with the course head, should complete a Study Abroad Final Examination form if a conflict with the final examination administered in Cambridge is anticipated. This form should be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the last day of the fall term. The form can be found at the Office of the Registrar’s website. The course head and student will be allowed to consider the following options:

Student will sit for the exam in absentia. Student makes arrangements with a proctor approved by the Office of the Registrar to proctor the exam. After determining that these conditions can be met, the Office of the Registrar will work with the course head to facilitate the administration of the examination. Student will be given an exam substitution. This can take any form (take-home exam, paper, etc.). The exam substitution will be due no later than the last day of the Reading Period.
Student will be given an exam substitution. This can take any form (take-home exam, paper, etc.). The exam substitution will be due no later than the last day of the Reading Period.
Student will be allowed to take a three-hour written exam prior to leaving for winter recess. This option is only allowable if a student and faculty member complete and submit this form at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes. It is expected that the exam will be administered during the final week of classes.