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Makeup Exams
Clear guidelines for missed tests and makeups
Makeup Exams
Clear guidelines for missed tests and makeups
Makeup Exams
Clear guidelines for missed tests and makeups
Procedure on Makeups in the Faculty of Social Science
Makeup Assessments for Social Science Students and for Courses offered by the Faculty of Social Science
**Effective September 1, 2026**
Students who miss a regularly scheduled test/quiz, mid-term, or final exam may request academic consideration through the Student Absence Portal.
If academic consideration is granted, students should consult the course outline for information regarding how the missed assessment will be addressed and follow any instructions provided by the instructor. At the instructor's discretion, the weight of a missed test/quiz or mid-term may be transferred to another assessment in the course, including the final exam, rather than requiring a makeup assessment. Reweighting is not available for missed final exams.
Students are entitled to one makeup assessment opportunity for a missed test/quiz, mid-term, or final exam supported by approved academic consideration. No additional makeup opportunities will be provided. Makeup assessments represent the final opportunity to complete a missed course assessment.
What happens if I miss a makeup assessment as a Social Science student or in a course offered by the Faculty of Social Science?
Students who miss a makeup assessment are not eligible for an additional makeup opportunity.
Depending on their circumstances, they may:
Depending on their circumstances, they may:
- Remain enrolled in the course and accept a grade of zero on the missed makeup assessment. Students should consult the course outline and calculate whether they can still achieve a passing grade in the course.
- Withdraw from the course through Student Center before the published drop deadline. A course dropped before the deadline will result in a withdrawal (WDN) without academic penalty. Part-time students should consult the Registrar's Office refund schedule to determine whether a tuition refund is available. Students enrolled full-time in 4.0-5.0 courses are generally not eligible for tuition refunds when a course is dropped.
- If the published drop deadline has passed and the missed makeup assessment is supported by appropriate documentation, students may submit their documentation through the Student Absence Portal to request a WDN (withdrawal without academic penalty). Approval is not automatic and remains subject to Faculty review. Requests for a second makeup assessment will not be considered.
Students are encouraged to carefully consider their ability to complete a makeup assessment as
scheduled, as no further opportunities to complete the missed work will be available.
scheduled, as no further opportunities to complete the missed work will be available.
For students registered with Accessible Education
If you miss a makeup assessment for disability-related reasons, an alternative assessment option may be available. Please consult with your Accessible Education Facilitator if you have any questions.