End-of-Semester Assessments

Liberty University will no longer use a centralized Final Exam Week or Final Exam Schedule. Faculty will determine the appropriate end-of-semester summative assessment for their courses.

No. Many courses may still include a final exam. Other courses may use projects, presentations, portfolios, performances, papers, or other summative assessments that more closely align with the course learning outcomes.

Yes. Courses will continue through the end of the instructional period. End-of-semester assessments may take place during regularly scheduled class meetings.

Faculty will communicate assessment expectations through the course syllabus and course announcements. Students should review their course materials carefully and consult their instructor with any questions.

No. Assessment methods may vary by course and discipline. Faculty will select the assessment that best aligns with the course learning objectives. This flexibility is one of the primary goals of the updated approach.

Students should:

• Review each course syllabus at the beginning of the semester.
• Pay attention to instructor communications and course announcements.

• Track important assessment dates and deadlines.
• Contact their instructor early with questions about end-of-semester requirements.