What if my schedule is variable and I can’t commit to attending on-campus session every term?
If your schedule changes regularly due to work, family, or personal obligations, and you are unable to commit your availability to attend the final exam class session each term on campus, we recommend you opt for the online campus option. If you request to be registered as a resident student and you do not meet the campus attendance requirements, your student status and campus selection will be changed to online.
For our military students, if you request to be certified as a resident student and you do not meet the campus attendance requirements, your VA certification status will be changed to online and you will owe a financial debt to the VA. This will reduce your Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) to the online rate resulting in a financial debt that I will owe to the VA. If your status is changed from Resident to Online for two consecutive terms, you will be automatically converted to an Online student.
How do I find out the date and time of my final exam?
Final exams are scheduled for Week 5 of every term. You will be asked to reserve your selection no later than the first week of the term so that we can plan our classroom availability. Reservations will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis through an online reservation system.
Class availability each term is subject to change and CIAT cannot guarantee 100% of class availability each term.
Space is limited in capacity for each session and must be reserved ahead of time.
How long do I have to take my final exam?
Students have 90 minutes to take their final exams. This time limit is the same if taken on-campus or online. Students with approved disability accommodations on record may receive additional time to complete their exam, depending on their status.
Will all classes be available each term in the CIAT Hybrid option?
Not all classes are available every term. Class availability will vary based on instructor availability and student registration need. If a class session is scheduled in a given term, the corresponding hybrid option will be available for on-campus final exam scheduling.
What happens if I miss the final exam?
Students will be required to reserve a date and time for their final exam. Exam sessions are limited in capacity and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
You agree and understand that NO exceptions can be made to the hybrid attendance requirements, including but not limited to the following scenarios:
- If you have recurring health concerns or test positive for COVID
- If you are unable to secure transportation to and from CIAT campus
- If you have a financial hardship restricting you from traveling to CIAT campus
- If you have a work scheduling conflict
- If you have a personal or family emergency
- Any other scenarios that would restrict your ability to consistently meet the on-campus attendance requirement each term.
What if I am already at a passing grade and don’t need to take the final exam?
If you have elected to be registered as a resident student in our CIAT Hybrid Campus plan, you are required to attend your final exam session on campus, regardless of your pending grade.
If I am an online student, when is my final exam due?
If you are a 100% online student and do not need to meet any physical attendance requirements for your funding, you may take your exam virtually. Your final exam will be due by end of 11:59 pm Pacific Time, Thursday of Week 5 each term.