Examinations

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Examinations

Students must follow the examination instructions outlined in their course syllabi on Canvas. Examination accommodation is available for students with documented disabilities or special needs. See “Request for Accommodation” for more information. Make-up examinations for students with excused absences must be scheduled with the Examination Coordinator within 24 hours of returning and will be administered, on a day the university is open, during school hours and within ten calendar days of the student’s return.

If the final course grades must be submitted to the registrar prior to the date of the make- up exam, the student will receive a grade of “Incomplete” (I). Once the student takes the make-up exam, the final course grade will be calculated and submitted to the registrar. At that point, the “Incomplete” grade will be changed to the grade the student achieved in the course.

Due to the amount of material presented within each examination block, students may only make up one block exam per semester, unless approved by the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students based on extenuating circumstances. If a student must miss two or more exams per semester, the student will be advised to pursue a different course of action, such as a leave of absence or withdrawal.

Students will not receive credit for any unexcused absences. See “Attendance” section for more information on unexcused absences. Unexcused absences may also result in a student meeting with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students and/or the Student Progress Committee. An unexcused absence from a clinical rotation may result in the immediate end to that rotation, possible failure, and/or a directive to meet with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and/or the Dean of Clinical Affairs and/or the Student Progress Committee. LMU-CDM reserves the right to require students to attend a meeting or activity on campus, in-person as needed.

Cumulative final exam dates are prescheduled and cannot be administered early. If you have an excused absence you will be required to make up the cumulative final exam within 2 working days in order to fulfill registrar grade submission deadlines. Failure to complete the make up cumulative final exam within the 2 working days will result in a score of zero.

Canvas, ExamSoft and Lockdown Browser

LMU-CMD courses use Canvas as an online learning platform. Students should keep notification settings active to stay current on course updates. LMU-CDM uses Canvas/Lockdown Browser and ExamSoft testing software to administer examinations using student laptops. Objective, Structured, Clinical Evaluations (OSCEs) can be administered physically by having students move from station to station and responding to all questions in writing. OSCEs can also be delivered ‘virtually’ using ExamSoft. It is important for students to have an updated laptop that meets college guidelines to avoid difficulties during testing. Students must have a working laptop with an internal or external webcam for test taking compliance. D4 Students will continue to use Canvas/Lockdown Browser for their exams and will continue to follow all examination protocols that they have used in the past. D1, D2, and D3 Students will be using ExamSoft and must follow the protocol described below for all examinations.

ExamSoft Examination Protocol for D1, D2, and D3 Students:
  1. ExamSoft will be used in the 2025-2026 Academic Year for all D1, D2, and D3 Block, Final, and CDM Written Mock Board Examinations.
  2. Students are responsible for downloading their exams between 8:00pm the night before an exam and 7:00 am the morning of an exam. [Note: When difficulties arise with student downloads, staff will be able to assist students between 7:30am and 8:15am. Please arrive early under such circumstances.]
  3. Students are expected to be seated with only their computer, charger, phone, and privacy screen before 8:00am, or whenever the exam is scheduled to begin. In an emergency, students will have until 8:15 to start their exam but will need to request an excused or unexcused absence from the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students before or immediately after the exam. Students who arrive more than 15 minutes after the exam has started will not be allowed to be seated. All late-arriving student will need to request an excused or unexcused absence from the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students. Students with excused absences will be allowed to retake the examination. Students with unexcused absences will receive a zero score for missed exams.
  4. . Make-up exam or quiz will be determined as previously described. .
  5. No student backpacks, books, notes or other belongings are allowed in the exam room.. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  6. D1 Exams will be organized by discipline with no breaks between discipline exams. D2 and D3 exams will mix all questions across all disciplines as is the case on all written Mock Board examinations and National Board examinations. As a test security measure, ExamSoft randomizes the order of all questions and all distractors.
  7. Students may take restroom breaks,, upon permission from a proctor. .
eMedley Assessment Software

When participating in external Community-Based Dental Education (CBDE) rotations, D4 students will use a software product called eMedley to receive formative assessments from their clinical preceptors and to assess their overall rotation experiences. Students will also use eMedley to record the services they have delivered to their CBDE patients on a daily basis.

Computer Requirements

Incoming students are required to have a laptop computer to access electronic information, submit assignments, and communicate with peers and faculty electronically. The choice of platform (Apple or PC) is up to the students. Students are required to use a privacy screen for their personal laptops during testing. iPads are not permitted for testing purposes. Cell phones must be placed on the table in front of the student with the screen facing down. Cell phone use during the exam is strictly prohibited; cell phones are allowed only for the purpose of account authorization when logging into the exam. For more detailed information about computer requirements go to: https://www.lmunet.edu/information-services/i-need-help-with/bring-your-own-device-byod