Examinations - Tests
Students are assessed with a final written or oral examination, at the end of semester. The examination method should be the same for all students, except for those with learning difficulties. Any deviation from the prescribed examination date or method is not permitted, unless it is requested due to serious health problems. Students with special abilities or learning difficulties may get specific testing accommodations provided they request it in writing. In these cases, the Assembly decides on the method of examination, if this is not clearly outlined in the submitted diagnostic report certifying a student’s learning difficulty. If the diagnostic report demonstrates a student's inability to take part in written exams, they are offered the possibility of an oral exam. For testing accommodations, there is no change in the content of the exam material, subjects, and curriculum.
To support students with special education needs, sufficient time is given before the oral exam to study the exam topics, understand them and take rough notes for the oral examination, if desired. However, under no circumstances will the rough notes be used for the final grade.
Students requesting specific accommodations , are required to submit a written application.
Exams are taken in three periods:
- January, for Fall semester courses,
- June, for spring semester courses and
- September (re-sit exams), for courses during both semesters
Exam period lasts for a maximum of four weeks.
Exam schedules for each semester are communicated to students at least two weeks before the exam period. In case of semester extension, the exam period will be rearranged accordingly. Exam schedules for September are communicated in June. To sit the final exams at the end of semester, students must have fulfilled the compulsory educational activities, in compliance with current legislation.
In addition to the grade resulting from the prescribed final exams, course instructors may administer additional midterm exams or tests, which may serve as the final assessment for a course. These tests may fall into one or more of the following:
- Written and/or oral mid-term exams
- Written exercises in class
- Laboratory exercises
- Homework
- Active participation in working groups.
The final score will incorporate both final exam scores and the scores from other assessment methods with weights determined by course instructors.
During the first week of each semester, the compulsory and optional educational activities, assessment procedures and any other relevant information are posted on the Department website or e-Class platform by course instructors.
Exam organization is undertaken by the Assembly. During exams, course instructors are present in the room. Invigilators, who are teaching staff members, teaching assistants, technical staff, adjunct faculty, Ph.D. candidates, postgraduate students, scholarship holders, and administration staff, must not be offensive to students during exams. The minimum and maximum duration for written exams is set by the teaching staff . Each day of the exam period is divided into six two-hour periods starting at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, and 19:00.
