University of Connecticut

1. 1 No surprise exams outside class time

   "During the semester or term, assessments shall be held only during regularly scheduled class periods." An instructor who needs an exam outside class time "must seek approval from the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs prior to the start of registration."

   UConn Undergraduate Catalog — academic regulations (final examinations)
2. 2 A fake excuse is academic misconduct

   The Student Code's definition of misrepresenting includes "making false, inaccurate, or misleading claims or statements, including claims/statements made when asking for assistance (e.g., requesting an extension on an assignment)".

   The Student Code, Appendix A — academic integrity
3. 3 No rule given? Assume you work alone

   Students are expected to "assume they are to do independent work and seek clarification prior to collaborating with others or using outside resources." Instructors, in turn, are expected to note "what resources can be used and whether collaboration is permitted." So check the assignment sheet, and ask.

   The Student Code, Appendix A — academic integrity
4. 4 Switch schools and your rules reset

   "When students change schools their catalog year for the second school is the year of the change, unless the dean of the school to which they transfer makes an exception." Your Common Curriculum (gen ed) year does not change: it "remains the year of admission or readmission to the University."

   UConn Undergraduate Catalog — academic regulations (change of school)
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