Frequently Asked Questions

A: Try registering anyway, sometimes this doesn't get updated. If you get an error when registering, contact your instructor ASAP.

A: Click on the calendar and watch the lectures you missed, particularly the first 30 minutes of Lecture 1 which explains the syllabus, course structure and course policies.

A: We drop your 3 lowest HW assignments so if you register late, the one or two assignments you miss will count as dropped assignments. Even though you won't get credit, we still encourage you to try the homework assignments you miss as practice on Lon Capa.

A: At some point or another, many of you will miss a HW or two due to unforeseen circumstances. This is why we allow you to drop your 3 lowest scores.

A: Contact our technical specialist, Dr. Yuk Tung liu (ytliu@illinois.edu). Take a screenshot of what you are seeing and describe the problem thoroughly. Remember, there's bound to be computer glitches sometimes so try to start your homework early so you don't miss the assignment due date. Again, if you do miss the due date because of technical issues, it will just count as a dropped homework.

A: If you miss an exam and have a valid written excuse from McKinley, a doctor, the emergency dean, etc, you will be given a make-up exam at the same time you take the Final. The Final is only 90 minutes long (it's basically a third midterm) so you'll take the make-up exam during the last half of your 3 hour Final Exam slot.

A: If you notify us in advance, you have the option of taking the exam online via Proctor U. Details are posted on Compass in the left hand panel. Click on "Off Campus Exam Info" tab.

A: Make sure to show your instructor a copy of your letter at the beginning of the semester. You can take the exam anytime on Monday or Tuesday of exam week.

A: After the exam, we'll bring the exams to class. If you don't want to pick them up in class that day, stop by office hours anytime to pick up your exam. You can do this up to two weeks after the exam was taken. You can keep your exams.

A: You can stop by office hours anytime and pick them up there. You can keep your exams.

A: No.

A: As per University Policy, only those who have 3 finals within 24 hours or are observing a religious holiday are allowed to request to take a conflict exam. We have a very limited amount of extra seating so if you have 3 finals within 24 hours, please send an email to your instructor with a screenshot of your schedule and say which finals you have that are within 24 hours of each other. The deadline to request a conflict is the last day of class at 11:59pm!

A: The university schedules the finals based on when your class meets- so unless it's an online class, you should not have two finals that overlap unless your other professor isn't using the date that's assigned. If that's the case (or if the class is online), they are required to offer a conflict so please contact them.

A: There are no make up exams for the final. Unless you have a note from the emergency dean or are granted permission by the university to take the final late, you must come to the final at your assigned date and time or you will receive a zero.

A: You can take the final exam anytime during finals week at DRES.

A: If you have a homework question, post it on the Lon Capa discussion board. If you are still confused or have a question specifically for your instructor, email them to set up a time to meet! We want to accommodate everyone so don't be afraid to reach out!

A: Due to the bonus work we offer in Stat 200, we do not round grades at the end of the semester.

A: Yes.

A: You'll take the exams online via Proctor U. See Compass (click on "Off Campus Exam" Info on left-hand panel) for instructions.

A: Post a quick video of yourself flipping through the notebook to Google Drive and share it with me at efireman@gmail.com