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Faculty of Arts
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Studies - Faculty examinations and course information
Lecture series often include a written examination or examinations. Such examinations may be based on the student’s lecture notes and handouts given during the lectures. Often students must also read other books for the examination. Students are informed of examinations associated with a lecture series in conjunction with the lectures. Some courses can be completed by passing an examination. Faculty examinations are intended for students wishing to complete such courses as book examinations. Courses can usually be completed in a Faculty examination if the course description indicates that the course can be completed by passing an examination. Course descriptions can be found in the course catalogues on WebOodi. Please note, however, that courses in Comparative Religion cannot be completed by passing a Faculty examination. This discipline holds their examinations in co-operation with the Faculty of Theology. Students whose major subject is the Study of Religions must, however, complete their maturity test on a Faculty examination date. Should degree requirements change, students can take examinations according to the previous academic year’s degree requirements until at least January the following year. If major changes are made, the transition period will last until the beginning of the next academic year. If necessary, disciplines can arrange even longer transition periods. Further information can be obtained from the relevant discipline.
Faculty examinations in the academic year 2011–2012 will be held on Wednesdays from 9.00 to 13.00. The examination date depends on the course level. Examinations relating to advanced, intermediate and basic studies are held on separate dates. Maturity tests can be completed on all Faculty examination dates.
*) First date for enrolment applies online registration only.
Depending on the amount of participants, the examinations relating to basic studies will be held in one or two rooms. If the examination is held in one room, all participants will take the examination in Room PI of Porthania (Yliopistonkatu 3). If the examination is held in two rooms, participants whose last name begins with a letter from A to L will take the examination in Room 1 of the Main Building (Fabianinkatu 33), and those whose last name begins with a letter from M to Ö will take the examination in Room PI of Porthania. The examinations relating to intermediate and advanced studies will be held in Room PI of Porthania.
You can register for a Faculty examination either online or by using a special examination envelope. The registration method depends on the discipline offering the course you wish to complete. Please register online for the Faculty examination if you wish to complete a course offered by one of the following disciplines:
Online registration for a Faculty examination takes place on WebOodi and follows the same procedure as online registration for a course or regular examination:
Please register for the Faculty examination using an examination envelope if you wish to complete a course offered by a discipline not mentioned above under online registration. You can obtain the examination envelope from the discipline or department in question. Please complete and return the envelope according to the instructions of the department published on its website. You can cancel your registration at least five days prior to the examination date by contacting the examiner. Examinations begin at 9.00 sharp. Late students will be allowed to enter the examination room until 9.30. Students can leave the room no earlier than 9.30. Students can take only writing utensils with them to their seats (no mobile phones, bags, etc.). You will receive the examination questions in the examination envelope, a plastic folder or similar. You cannot read the examination questions until the invigilator gives permission. You must prove your identity by showing the invigilator your ID card, driving license, passport or student card when you return your answer sheets. In addition to your answer sheets, you must return all material provided to you (the examination envelope, the plastic folder, the examination cover sheet, etc.). If you received the examination questions in the examination envelope, please return the questions and your answers in the same envelope. Examiners must enclose with the examination questions detailed information about when and how the students will be notified of the examination results. An examination is considered failed if a student fails to submit his or her responses to the examination questions or fails to appear at the examination without an acceptable reason. A student who fails an examination once can sign up for the next examination. A student who fails twice or more can sign up no earlier than six weeks from the latest examination if the examiner so decides. A student dissatisfied with the grading can appeal. The first appeal should be submitted to the examiner. Any appeals must be submitted within 14 days of the date when the student had the opportunity to obtain the grade and information about the application of grading criteria in his or her case. Further information is included in the regulations concerning examinations, the grading of completed studies and the Board of Examination Appeals at the University of Helsinki. As mentioned in the regulations, in the secondary stage of the appeal process, the Board of Examination Appeals investigates appeals and complaints concerning undergraduate studies, and presents motions and issues statements on matters relating to the protection of students’ legal rights. The Board of the University of Helsinki appoints the chair of the Board of Examination Appeals as well as the members and their deputies for three-year terms. |
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