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Celebrate LDOC Safely

Congratulations on successfully making it to the end of another academic year! As you plan for a fun and festive LDOC (Last Day of Classes), remember to take good care of yourself and your community. There are a number of fun activities planned throughout the day and into the evening. From carnival games to a movie night, check out the LDOC web page for an array of events and join us for games, food and giveaways.

LDOC Safety

No matter how you plan to spend your LDOC, here are some tips for staying safe and supporting the well-being of all Tar Heels:

  • Make a plan. Talk with your friends about getting to and from events safely and how to look out for one another. (Read this Healthy Heels blog post with other ideas for LDOC safety and planning.)
  • Drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods at regular intervals throughout the day.
  • If you or your friends will be drinking alcohol, have a conversation about ways to reduce your risk.
  • If you see someone who is not OK, seek help. Call 9-1-1. Learn more about campus safety resources and services on campus at safe.unc.edu.
  • Remember that we are part of a larger community, so please be respectful of our neighbors in the Town of Chapel Hill and beyond.

Take Care of Yourself During Exams

Finish your semester strong! Here’s a checklist with a few key strategies to manage your stress:

  • Are you getting enough sleep?
  • Are you taking study (and screen) breaks?
  • Are you remembering to fuel yourself?
  • Are you being kind to yourself and others?

The Healthy Heels team shares more advice for staying grounded and in a good headspace during exams on their Healthy Heels blog.

If you think your stress is becoming unmanageable, please seek help. All students (including graduate and professional students and post-docs) can connect with our various University support resources, including Counseling and Psychological Services, the Dean of Students team and Student Wellness. For a comprehensive list of mental health and well-being resources visit the Heels Care Network website.

Take time to celebrate your successes and accomplishments these last couple of days of the semester — and remember to rest, recenter and recharge when you need it.

Final Exam Excuses and Absences

The University Approved Absence Office and Dean of Students office DO NOT issue University Approved Absences for final exams. DO NOT SUBMIT AN ONLINE REQUEST FOR UNIVERSITY APPROVED ABSENCES FOR FINAL EXAMS.

If you will miss a final exam due to a medical or mental health concern, family or personal emergency, religious observance, or exam schedule conflict, please follow the instructions below and communicate directly with your instructor to schedule a make-up.

To change an exam date due to a medical or mental health concern:

Visit a CHS or CAPS provider to be considered for the “Excused Examination List” OR visit a non-CHS or CAPS provider and fax documentation of your visit to CHS Health Information (919-966-0616). Follow next steps given by CHS or CAPS. ***For more detailed information, see https://caps.unc.edu/academic-interventions/final-exam-excuse-request/.

To change an exam date due to personal Emergency, family emergency, or Religious Observance :

Contact and meet with an Academic Dean in your department/college as soon as possible.

To change an exam date due to three or more exams within 24 hours, or two exams at the same time:

Contact an Academic Advising staff member in your department/college as soon as possible.

 

Class Absences & Final Exam Rescheduling

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