Students who fail to appear for a scheduled assessment (quiz, examination) within the time period allocated for this assessment, without a valid excuse (submitted before the deadline), will receive a score of zero (“0”) points for the assessment. Students who fail to complete and submit a scheduled assignment within the time period allocated for this assessment, without a valid excuse (submitted before the deadline), will receive a reduction in points, or a score of zero ("0") points for the assessment. Excuses are vetted as valid or not by the SVM Associate/Assistant Dean of Students.
Scheduling of examinations (regular, re-sit, completion, comprehensive, or exemption) is at the discretion of the University. University policy dictates that an examination cannot be given prior to the scheduled date.
For further information on the SVM Examination Policy please click here to view the policy.