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Form of the Examinations
Examinations may take various forms, including regular (scheduled) examinations and in-class examinations. For regular examinations conducted during the official examination period, the schedule and other information will be announced via K-Support. For in-class examinations, please check with the course instructor directly.
Regular Examinations
Semester-end examinations are held at the end of each half semester or semester. Refer to the academic calendarfor the examination period. Please note that the day, time, classroom, and other details of the examination may differ from those of the regular class schedule.
Students can check their exam schedules at SFC on K-Support after the examination timetable is announced.
Students need to contact the Office of Student Services (Academic Affairs) at least one month in advance if they have any requests to take examinations for some reasons like health problems.
Makeup examinations are held for students who, for unavoidable reasons such as illness or other unavoidable reasons, were unable to take the regular examinations. Makeup examinations are only conducted during a predetermined period for students who apply for them and have been granted permission.
Valid Grounds for Application | Documentation *Attach required documents via K‑Support. |
Examination fees: *Pay by deadline. |
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Overlapping times between examinations *Overlap with other faculty: apply for PMEI's. |
None | None |
Train delay (accident) *commuting route in principle *Large-scale transport delays may postpone the exam start; still try to reach the exam room. |
・Certificate of Delay (dated the same day you were late) ・Commute Form (Get it by showing "Certificate of Delay" at your campus Student Affairs on exam day.) |
None |
Illness/Injury | Medical certificate (Specifies diagnosis and treatment period, including the exam date.) | 2,000 yen/course |
Funeral (within 3rd-degree relatives) *Memorials and weddings not accepted. |
A document that objectively verifies your attendance, such as a funeral thank you card | 2,000 yen/course |
Final-year recruitment activities *Hiring process only (internships not allowed). |
Please consult with the Office of Student Services(Academic Affairs) in advance. | 2,000 yen/course |
Assignments (reports)
The same strict policy as adopted with regard to academic misconduct in examinations also applies to the preparation of papers, and any infringement will be severely punished. In the case of term papers, academic misconduct may result in a D grade being assigned to all courses taken in the semester in question. Similarly severe punishment may be enforced for any type of paper.
In order to ensure that faculty members can correctly assess the level of understanding and achievements of all students in a fair and balanced manner, be sure to follow the instructions on KITIE - Keio Interactive Tutorial on Information Education - Home Page, and etc. when preparing papers.
Usually, you will be given instruction on what to write about for assignment papers. Some assignments may center on researching documents and may require you to examine a wide range of reference materials. On other occasions, you may be required to discuss your own original thoughts and opinions. Before starting work on your paper, be sure that you understand exactly what is required and the intention of the assignment.
Precautions for writing assignments and theses
Along with the semester-end examinations and in-class examinations, written assignments (including graduation theses) are important proof of your accomplishments at university. Disregard for the rules for written assignments and theses may lead to disqualification or disciplinary action if judged to have been an act of academic misconduct.
Any references made from particular sources must be clearly distinguished from your own viewpoints and properly cited. It will be deemed an act of plagiarism if you ignore this.
The most important points with regard to writing papers are as follows:
Please try to learn the generally accepted methods for using citations from the following reference books, tutorials, etc.
Hacker, D., Sommers, N.(2012). A pocket style manual(6th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford / St. Martin's.
Godfrey, J.,(2013). How to use your reading in your essays(2nd ed.). Houdmills, England.
"KITIE" Web tutorial system(Hiyoshi Media Center, 2022)Discovery: Hiyoshi Media Center Website:
https://www2.lib.keio.ac.jp/project/kitie/en/
Academic misconduct
Please be careful not to commit or be complicit in cheating, and to pay attention to how to include references in reports, assignments, etc. See Academic misconduct for details.