Faculty Teaching Core Courses in either the BA or MPP curriculum 
Our curricula are designed so that students are put to the test academically. We know students will have multiple assignments due around the same time, which is part of the nature of this program. We simply ask that if you are planning to have major assignment due in your class (48-hour project, major mid-term or other large project) please communicate with the other faculty teaching core courses; this way everyone knows what is coming for students and can plan accordingly. 

Final Exam Policy  
University policy states that course final exams can only be given in class on the date and time announced by the University Registrar: U-REG Exam Schedules. At times, this date is inconvenient for students and/or faculty, but please note that an in-class final exam or other synchronous final exam cannot be given outside of the date and time announced for the final exam. Under no circumstances should class time be used for the administration of final examinations.  Faculty may choose to give a take-home final exam, asynchronous final exam, or a final test outside of the University announced date and time, but a cumulative final exam must be given on the date and time announced by the University. An instructor may, however, give the examination on a “take home” basis during the examination period.   

If your course will include an off-Grounds field trip: Visit the Office of Risk Management website regarding Academic Field Trips. Regardless of whether the trip is required for the course or is optional, faculty are responsible to plan ahead in order to limit the liability to the University. Required field trips must be disclosed to students on the syllabus and in the course description. Contact Kristine Nelson to notify the Academic Programs office that you are planning a trip. Discuss your plans as early as possible to ensure that all information and documents are in order ahead of time.  

The Honor System at UVA posts resources for faculty and TAs. The Batten School feels very strongly about academic fraud. Faculty should take note that Batten supports the Honor Code and you.