If you have a legitimate reason for missing an exam, you must contact your instructor in advance to make arrangements. If it's not possible to contact your instructor in advance, then you must do so as soon as possible. No makeup exam will be scheduled without your instructor's approval.
In fairness to all students in class, you must have a justifiable and verifiable reason for missing the exam.
Example: Missed quiz due to illness. If you think you might miss the quiz, 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 quiz 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