Exams
College of Law
Exam Procedure & Policy
- Review the Honor Code before beginning the exam period. It applies to all examinations.
If you
have any questions about the materials allowed by a professor, please see the professor
in
advance of the exam.
- A copy of the final exam schedule will be posted on the web, please check dates and
times
carefully.
- We use exam numbers, rather than students' names, so that professors cannot identify
the
students’ exams they are grading. Exam numbers will be available in ExamSoft one to
two
weeks before the exam period. You must write this number on all of your exams and
blue books,
or as your identification number for typed exams. DO NOT write your name on your
exam. Midterm exams and final exams have unique numbers. Save these numbers, as you
will use
the same number for all of your midterm and final exams respectively. New numbers
are
assigned each semester.
- All examinations must be: (A) written in ink in 8 1/2 x 11 size "blue books," OR (B)
typed on the
student's laptop using the ExamSoft software. Students provide their own blue books,
pens or
laptops. The law school will supply answer sheets and pencils for any multiple choice
exams.
- If you are using a laptop:
• Examplify (SofTest) is operable for PC's and Mac’s. Please reference this site for
the most up to
date Minimum System Requirements, Examplify: Minimum System Requirements - ExamSoft
• You must download the exam software (free for students) well in advance of the exam
day.
• Have your laptop set up and the software running in the designated room before the
time to begin
the exam.
• Instructions for using the ExamSoft Examplify (SofTest) software are available at
the Examsoft website (use Chrome or Firefox ONLY).
• If you experience any problems with your computer during the exam, come to the front
office
immediately and someone will assist you.
• Once you complete the exam, and have turned in your exam questions, be sure you
receive the
"upload successful" message to assure that your exam answers have been transmitted.
- All exam reschedules must be approved by COL Assistant Dean, Lindsay Hoyt or the
Registrar. You must meet the criteria published within the exam schedule to reschedule
an exam,
i.e., two exams on one day, three exams in three days, or four exams in five days.
Fill out the
exam reschedule request form and turn it into COL Registrar, Dave Bluemel. Please
note, that if
possible, an elective will be rescheduled rather than a large required class, and
rescheduled to a
later, rather than an earlier date.
- Students who are handwriting their exams must return the exam questions and blue books
to a
staff member in the lobby outside the Dean's office at or before the time indicated
on the
exam. Laptop users should exit the exam software and turn in the exam questions to
a staff
member at or before the time indicated. It is your responsibility to determine the
precise time the
exam is to be returned and to ensure that you meet the deadline. Use the clock in
the exam room
for reference, not the clock that may appear on your computer or the time on your
wristwatch.
- During the exam, turn off (or leave outside the room) all cell phones, smart watches,
pagers, and
PDA's. Do not leave them on vibrate, as this may be disturbing to other students.
- When you finish your exam, please be courteous/quiet as you gather your belongings
and leave
the exam room. You MAY NOT return to the room to gather your belongings after you
have
turned in your exam, unless it is after the collection time indicated on the exam.
Be aware that
students are taking exams in both the morning and the afternoon and are taking exams
that
have differing ending times -- so please curb your talking in the classroom areas
and halls
during the administration of exams.
- If you cannot take the exam at the set time due to illness, or other emergency, you
must notify
Assistant Dean Lindsay Hoyt, as soon as possible, prior to the exam and be prepared
to supply
appropriate documentation.
- Final grades will be available on WyoWeb. No grades will be given over the telephone.
Final Exam Reschedule Policy
No student is required to take exams in the following circumstances as long as they
submit a reschedule
form two weeks prior to the first day of exams:
- two exams on one day
- three exams in three consecutive days
- four exams in five consecutive days
Students who have six final exams cannot be provided relief due to the limited number
of exam days.
Efforts will me made, however, to distribute the six exams so as to avoid three in
a row. A student who
meets the above criteria must see Assistant Dean Lindsay Hoyt to reschedule. Exams
are not normally
rescheduled outside of the regular exam period. The exam reschedule request form can be found here.
Laptop Exam Takers, go to ExamSoft/SofTest website (use Chrome or Firefox ONLY)
The College of Law Honor Code Applies to all Examinations
