Review your course syllabi and cross-reference them with the official SDSU final exam schedule published for the current semester to confirm the conflict. ## Steps to Resolve SDSU Finals Schedule Conflicts If you detect a conflict in your finals schedule, follow these steps to resolve it: ### 1. Review the Official SDSU Policy Visit the official SDSU website or contact the Office of the Registrar to review the current academic policy regarding final exam conflicts. The university policy dictates which course takes precedence during a direct overlap and the criteria for requesting a rescheduled exam.
### 2. Contact Your Instructors Immediately Reach out to the instructors of the conflicting courses as soon as you notice the overlap. Write a polite email explaining the situation, detailing the specific dates and times of the conflicting exams. Ask if it is possible to take the exam during an alternate session or arrange a makeup exam. Many instructors are willing to accommodate students if notified well in advance of finals week. ### 3. Contact the Department Chairs If an instructor is unable to offer an alternative exam time, contact the chair of the academic department offering the course. Explain the conflict and the steps you have already taken to resolve it. The department chair can provide guidance or authorize an alternative testing arrangement. ### 4. File a Petition with the Office of the Registrar If the conflict remains unresolved after speaking with your instructors and department chairs, visit the SDSU Office of the Registrar. You may need to submit an official petition or appeal form. Be prepared to provide documentation of your course schedule and the conflicting exam times. ## Important Considerations and Deadlines
* **Act Early:** Do not wait until finals week to address schedule conflicts. Most universities require conflict resolution requests to be submitted several weeks before the start of final exams. * **Verify Details:** Because exam schedules, policies, and deadlines can change from semester to semester, always verify the current procedures on the official SDSU website or by speaking directly with an academic advisor. * **Check for Common Finals:** Some courses, particularly large introductory lectures, use "common finals" that are scheduled outside of regular class times. Pay close attention to these dates on your syllabus.
