Examinations
Course Examinations
Final examinations are required in all undergraduate
courses (except writing courses, directed reading, creative arts,
research, seminars, internships, and field experiences) and must be
taken during the scheduled examination period. No examinations (other
than laboratory tests and short quizzes) are allowed during the two
calendar weeks before the last day of instruction. Take home final exams
may be distributed at any time but may not be required to be turned in
before finals. The schedule of final examinations is published in the Schedule
of Classes.
Language Courses
Students who plan to continue the study of a language
begun elsewhere must take a placement test to determine the course in
which they should enroll.
Native speakers of a foreign language or bilingual
speakers may not enroll in nor receive credit for courses in that
language. Such courses are designed for nonnative speakers.
For specific regulations governing courses that native
or bilingual speakers may take for credit, students should consult the
department chairs of European languages, East Asian languages, or
Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific languages.
Advanced Placement Examination
The advanced placement examinations are administered
in high schools by the Educational Testing Service for the College
Entrance Examination Board for students who have completed specific
college-level courses in high school. For the University’s credit
policy, students should consult the Admissions and Records Office or
their student academic services office.
Credit by Examination
Students who wish credit by examination for basic
courses in calculus, general biology, general chemistry, economics,
English literature, psychology, and sociology should consult the
Counseling and Student Development Center. Students apply to the center,
pay the fee, and take the corresponding general or subject examination
under the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A satisfactory score
on these examinations, as determined by the appropriate department,
yields course credit. However, students wishing CLEP general examination
credit must take the exam before they have completed 24 credit hours of
college-level work.
If a written exam is appropriate in other courses, it
is prepared under the auspices of the department concerned, is more
comprehensive than the usual “final examination,” and is designed to
serve as the scholastic equivalent of the course.
Applicants must be enrolled classified students; must
present evidence that they have a mastery of the content of the courses
(but have not received college credit); must apply, with department
approval, to the dean’s office by the specified deadline; and must pay
the current fee. Applications are available in the college’s or
school’s student academic services office.
Courses passed by examination do not carry grades or
grade points.
Recognition of International
Baccalaureate
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa recognizes the
international baccalaureate for course credit. Students should submit
higher-level examination scores to the Admissions and Records Office.
Course credit is granted for acceptable scores. Contact the Admissions
and Records Office for more information. |