Did you find Finals week to come sneaking up on you? Finals on the Hilltop are right around the corner for students, Dec. 4 through 7 to wrap up the semester for students and faculty of the Hilltop.
Finals are tests or projects given at the end of the semester to give students an opportunity to reflect on their classes. It tends to be similar to midterm that was administered at the mid way point in the course. Some finals get posted before “Finals week” so keep aware of your Sakai calendar. Your professor will notify you on matters dealing with your final like what day it’s due, if it’s online or in person, the percent of the final, and much more important information, Posted on the West Liberty Office of Provost page, is a list of when your exams may be if your class has them. Each class is different so be sure to stay aware during these ending weeks.
If you are in a fret about your finals, don’t worry! As they are important and need to be taken seriously, still enjoy yourself and your time with others as there’s tons of holiday festivities to ease your mind off of stress. On the Hilltop, we strive for good grades and superb mental health so, don’t let the stress of finals take over you.
Taking finals during the month of Dec. definitely adds to the stress of the holiday season. Please do not forget to study and prepare for your projects. Go get in those last minute tutoring sessions down at Main Hall or visit the Writing Center to get help on that dreaded ten page research paper. Additionally, if you fall short and can’t pass those finals, retaking a class is always an option if you present with a low grade. According to the WV Higher Education Policy Commision “Each student shall be eligible for 21 credits of repeated courses regardless of any earlier recorded repeats on records appearing on the transcript” This means you can retake up to 21 credit hours worth of classes and that messing up on the final won’t be such a life ender anyways.
Finals week is a challenging time as we are all anxious to get home and begin celebrating the joys of the holidays. Just know, there are plenty of resources and even in these last few weeks, there’s always a solution in the end to improve your standing. Leave this semester feeling accomplished and knowing that you put your all into your final assignments. You got this!