Final Exam Excuses

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Carolina is a special place, with boundless opportunities for a transformative student experience. The Dean of Students office is committed to assisting each student reach their full potential, while being a participant in a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive environment. Through a variety of services and programs we work toward our mission:

… provide individualized support that empowers Carolina students to succeed in navigating their university experience.

This website provides a brief overview of the many programs and services that are available to assist students, parents, faculty, and staff.  You may also have questions or concerns that are not addressed on our website.  In that case, I invite you to contact me or one of the other professional staff members in our office.  You are also welcome to visit us in the Dean of Students suite located on the first floor of the Student Academic Services Building North, suite 1106.

Go Heels,

Desirée Rieckenberg
Dean of Students 

Final Exam Excuses

The Dean of Students office, including the University Approved Absence Office (UAAO), does NOT issue University Approved Absences or Final Exam Excuses for final exams or dates occurring during the final exam period. 

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 on page linked below and communicate directly with your instructor to schedule a make-up.

 

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