If you have a legitimate reason for missing an exam, you must contact your instructor in advance to make arrangements. No makeup exam will be scheduled without your instructor's prior approval.
You must have a justifiable and verifiable reason for missing the exam.
Example: Missed exam due to illness. If you think you might miss the exam, telephone your instructor in advance. In fairness to the other students in class, you must be able to provide a note from the Student Health Center or other health professional.
Example: Missed exam due to travel with your sports team. If you're track team is traveling to the Nationals, that's great. Contact your instructor in advance and bring a note from your coach.
See also: Policy on Late Assignments