Policies, Standards, and Procedures

This page contains Policies, Procedures, and Standards applicable to the Dean of Students office at UNC Chapel Hill.  Additional policies can be found on the UNC Policies website. Please take a moment to browse through and familiarize yourself with these relevant policies and procedures. It is every student’s responsibility to be familiar with all relevant University Policies and Procedures. If you have questions or need help accessing these policies, please contact our office.

  • The Student Code of Conduct: The Student Code of Conduct, also known as the “Code,” outlines behavior expectations and responsibilities for all UNC Students and Student Organizations related to academic and non-academic misconduct. The corresponding procedures and disciplinary actions can be found in the Student Conduct Procedures.
  • Class Attendance Policy: This policy outlines what constitutes a University Approved Absence. Please see the University Approved Absence office for more information.
  • Policy statement on Non Discrimination: This site outlines various policies managed by the University Compliance Office.
  • Student Death Protocol: These guidelines are designed to help faculty, staff, and University partners to respond to a student death in a supportive and consistent manner, while retaining flexibility to meet the needs in individual situations.

View a full listing of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s university and administrative policies.

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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