College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Predoctoral Program 2025–2026 116 − For laboratory practical exams or clinical exams, only the materials needed for the procedure(s) and designated by the course director are permitted; all other items must be placed away from the test area. For exams administered through an online-only platform, the following policies apply in addition to the policies above: − When required by the course director, students must download the exam prior to the day of the exam (this does not allow students to open an exam). − Devices that are used to take an exam must be fully charged prior to the exam time. Device chargers and/or power cords will not be permitted. − Device screen or tablet monitor must be placed face down until the course director announces the start time. − Use of scratch paper is not permitted prior to the start of an exam. − Students must save and upload the exam. Use of scratch paper during an exam is allowed and the following policies apply: − Only paper distributed by the faculty member may be used. − Students must print and sign their name on the scratch paper and date it. − Students may only use a pen or pencil that is distributed by the faculty member and only during the exam time. − Students must turn in their scratch paper before leaving the exam room. • The exam information and responses students submit will serve to count as their grade on the exam. If there is a system error, this will be identified and managed through the system. • No device accessories are permitted before or during the exam. d. Faculty and other designated proctors will monitor the exam at all times. Any students having the appearance of engaging in an act of academic dishonesty may • have their paper or device removed, or laboratory practical exam/clinical exam terminated • receive a grade of 0 or F for that particular exam • receive a grade of 0 or F in that course • be referred to the associate dean of Academic Affairs • be subjected to sanctions, up to, and including, dismissal from the CDM e. M issed unit exams, midterm exams, and/or final exams, and quizzes, due to an excused absence with appropriate documentation are handled in the following way: Makeup exam(s) will be rescheduled and managed by the Office of Academic Affairs in coordination with the course director and in accordance with the Makeup Examinations policy found on page 120. The granting of an excused absence follows the policy regarding excused absences in this handbook. The student(s) will be advised of the date/time to make up the missed unit exams, midterm exams, and/or final exams. Regarding missed quizzes, students will be advised by the course directors regarding the date/ time (after conferring with the Office of Academic Affairs). Proctoring of makeup quizzes will be administered by the course director or designee.
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