During the Semester

When courses are cancelled by the University of Iowa during the semester (and before final exam week) for one or two days because of snow, ice, or other routine incidents of severe weather, instructors may choose to offer make-up exams, labs, discussions, and lectures, but they are not required to do so. Instructors should keep in mind the complexity of students' schedules and the possibility that not all members of the class will be able to attend a make-up session. If a student is unable to attend a make-up session involving a quiz or exam, the instructor must make provisions for rescheduling the test for that student. The semester and the make-up sessions may not be extended beyond the last day of classes or scheduled during UI holidays or breaks.

Instructors may also decide to compress or omit material or exams on the syllabus; this is acceptable as long as students will be equipped to continue with the next course in a sequence. Any change to a syllabus must result in grading percentages that are clear and fair to students. In all cases, the College appreciates instructors using their best professional discretion and communicating changes to their students as soon as possible.

During Final Exam Week

If the UI closes during the last day or days of the final exam week and make-up exams are not feasible, faculty have the following grading options:

Incomplete: 
This option is recommended for courses that have a final project that has already been assigned with the work by the student clearly in progress or nearly completed. The amount of work to be finished should be small and the student’s standing in the course should be satisfactory. Expectations for finishing the Incomplete must be given to all students in writing. All other UC policies and procedures concerning an Incomplete apply.

Assigning the Grade Earned to Date: 
This option is recommended for courses that have had substantial graded assignments during the semester, ensuring that the assigned grade has significance and that the student is adequately prepared for a similar or for a sequential course. The resulting final grading percentages must be fair to students and if not, may be modified by the instructor. In all cases, the College appreciates instructors using their best professional discretion and communicating these changes to their students as soon as possible.