The following guidelines explain Palmer’s expectations for conduct during examinations:
- Only material appropriate to the examinations should be brought with you to the examination room
- Seating arrangements are at the instructor’s or proctor’s discretion
- Communication in any form with anyone other than the instructor or proctor isn’t allowed during the examination. Unless otherwise instructed, a student who needs assistance should indicate by raising a hand and waiting until assistance can be rendered
- Students are expected to focus on their own examinations exclusively. Students are to avoid looking at or appearing to look at others’ examinations
- Students are expected to keep their answers shielded and confidential at all times
- Upon completing an examination, students are expected to return all examination materials (tests, answer sheets, etc.) to the instructor or proctor and leave the room quietly
- In the interest of noise reduction, students who’ve completed the examination are prohibited from loitering immediately outside the examination sites
- A student who witnesses another student engaging in misconduct during an examination should discreetly notify the instructor or proctor
Any student possessing an unauthorized exam, or in violation of the above listed examination guidelines, will be subject to a charge of misconduct under the Student Code of Ethics.
