Schedules & Examinations
Course Outlines
KPU has official course outlines for every credit course taught. These outlines have first been approved by a KPU Curriculum Committee and then by the KPU Senate. Students may request a copy of the official course outline.
Course Syllabus
The instructor will provide each student with a written course syllabus (either hard copy or electronic format), outlining the required and optional texts and materials, the evaluation scheme used, the instructor's policy on late assignments, the tentative schedule of topics, their office hours and room number and KPU's policy on plagiarism and cheating (see Policy ST2, Student Academic Integrity).
Course Delivery Modes
Particular courses and sections will be delivered using distinct delivery modes as defined below. Students can identify the delivery mode to be used for each section of a course by checking the Instructional Method field of the online Registration system.
| Mode | Definition |
|---|---|
| In-person | In person, on or off-campus (e.g. practicums, work terms, clinical placements). |
| Blended | Combination of in person and online delivery. In person and online class dates are specified in the student schedule prior to registration. |
| Online Synchronous (In-person Exams) | Synchronous online classes with scheduled in-person exams. |
| Online Synchronous | Fully online with scheduled meeting times. |
| Online Asynchronous (In-person Exams) | Asynchronous online classes with scheduled in-person exams. |
| Online Asynchronous (Synchronous Exams) | Asynchronous online classes with scheduled online exams. |
| Online Asynchronous | No scheduled meeting times. |
KPU's Learning Centres have resources and learning strategies to help students succeed in each course delivery mode.
Final Examination Schedule
Final exams are held at the end of each instructional cycle. Start and end dates of exam periods can be found in the Academic Schedule.
Final exam dates and times can be found using the Browse Classes class search in the Registration application.
Final Examination Hardship
Students who have three or more synchronous final examinations scheduled on the same day may (a) take their final examinations as scheduled or (b) request alternate arrangements. This does not apply to take home exams, asynchronous exams, or final evaluations.
Students requesting resolution of a final examination hardship must email all instructors of the affected courses, no later than one month prior to the start of the exam period. Include the following information in your email:
- KPU student number
- Subject, Course Number, Section and CRN of all three courses
- Exam dates and times of all three courses
- Reason for request
If the instructor(s) are unable to resolve the examination hardship, the Dean will be consulted.
Final Examination Guidelines
It is the student's responsibility to attend the final examinations scheduled for their classes. Students should bring their KPU student ID card to exams. If a student is unable to provide an acceptable proof of identify, the instructor may deny the opportunity to take the exam.
The instructor may have other stipulations for exams that will be provided in class.
Students should review Policy ST2, Student Academic Integrity before writing exams.
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