Final Exams
Final examinations are held during the last week of each semester as noted on the NU-Q Academic Calendar. Summer term final examinations are usually held during the last class session of a course. The Final Examinations schedule will be released with the schedule of classes each term.
- Students are responsible for knowing the time and location of each examination.
- Undertaking final examinations prior to the scheduled exam time is not permitted.
- If a student misses a required final examination, course policies regarding incomplete coursework may apply.
- If a student has more than two exams scheduled on a single day, they may request alternative timing for one of the exams. Students should reach out to Academic Affairs at academicaffairs@qatar.northwestern.edu to discuss alternative exam timings.
- The Final Examination time for some courses may differ from the regularly assigned exam schedule.
- Instructors will include the day and time of the course Final Examination on the course syllabus.