Classes and Events during the Study Day/Finals Week Period
a) No classes are permitted after the last day of instruction.
b) No University-sponsored activities* may be scheduled from the beginning of study day to the end of finals week. Exceptions to this policy may be granted ONLY by the Academic Standards and Policy Committee through whatever procedure it determines most feasible. Any exemption granted pursuant to this policy (that is, with the explicit authorization of the Academic Standards and Policy Committee) shall be honored and students who are unable to complete course requirements during finals week as a result of that exemption shall be provided an alternative and timely opportunity to do so.
*University-sponsored activities shall include, but not be limited to, such things as athletic events, music or theater performances, and club, student organization or student association programs and events. Criteria to be used to determine what constitutes A University sponsored event or activity shall be based on such factors as the use of student fees, University funding or facilities, charging admission, and the University’s role in scheduling and involvement in the event. The Academic Standards & Policy Committee shall resolve any questions regarding this provision.

-- approved by the Academic Standards & Policy Committee, 03/26/2008
-- approved by the Faculty Assembly, April 25, 2008