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Harvard College Students, GSAS Students, Cross-Registered Students
You may request to reschedule a final exam under the limited circumstances outlined below. If approved, you will be emailed your out of sequence details 3 weeks before the Final Exam Period.
Important: Cross registered students must take the exam on the date and time of the scheduled exam or risk receiving a failing grade of ABS. Final Exams cannot be rescheduled due to a difference in term end dates as stated in the FAS Cross Registration Policy.
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If your exam dates conflict and the exams are scheduled by the Registrar's Office, no action is required. We will automatically reschedule one of the exams.
- If your exams dates conflict but the exam is not scheduled by our office (e.g. another school), contact the FAS Registrar’s Office – Exams Team at exams@fas.harvard.edu.
Harvard Athletics:
No student action is needed. The Registrar’s Office will make all appropriate arrangements with Harvard Athletics.
Religious Out-Of-Sequence Exam requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the exam period starts. The deadline for Spring 2024 Final Exams period was April 2nd. Email the Exams Team with any questions.
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Students currently registered with Disability Access Office (DAO): The Registrar’s Office will schedule out of sequence exams for students who currently receive accommodations through AEO.
- Students not currently registered with DAO: Contact DAO as soon as possible if you think you'll need disability or health-related accommodations for final exams. Temporary accommodations may be possible in the event of unanticipated illness or injury.
Off-site exams:
Undergraduates requesting to take a final exam off site (In Absentia) must receive approval from the Administrative Board and complete the In Absentia Exam Application. You are responsible for finding a suitable proctor to administer the exam in absentia. Contact your Resident Dean with any questions.
