Repository: UIHistories Project: Student Regulations - Undergraduates - 1947 (Jan) [PAGE 12]

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books are to be consulted in the reading rooms only. They may not be loaned from the Library except when the reading rooms are closed. They must then be returned by the time the Library opens. 29. Fines Books which arc not returned on time are subject to a fine 01 two cents a day; in computing fines, Sundays and holidays are counted. Books from the reference, reserve, and periodical shelves, as well as some special collections, are subject to a fine of twenty-five cents for the first hour and five cents jor each additional hour if kept overtime. Books recalled for University work must be returned at once upon receipt of notice. If they are not returned within two days after notice is mailed, a fine of twenty-five cents a day is charged. All books lost or damaged must be replaced or paid for.

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EXAMINATIONS 30. Proficiency E x a m i n a t i o n s Proficiency examinations for advanced standing are offered in all courses normally open to freshmen ana sophomores. Except in Rhetoric 1 and 2 and Hypene 2 and 5, the student must secure the consent ot tne Head of the Department concerned. A student ma> obtain the privilege of taking proficiency examinations in more advanced undergraduate courses on recommendation of the Head of the Department, ana approval of the Dean of the College. A student who passes a proficiency examination rx is r given credit toward graduation for the amount ^S ' larly allowed in the course, provided such credit does not duplicate credit counted for admission to the University. An examination for credit in a college subject of elementary character will not be granted to a student who has received credit for more than one semester-course in the subject in advance of the course in which the examination is requested. The grade in proficiency examinations is "pass" or "not pass," bttl no student is given a grade of " p a s s " unless he has M made at least "C in the examination. No official record is made of failures in these examinations. Proficiency examinations are provided without ice. The examinations in Rhetoric and Hygiene ordinarily are given each semester in the week preceding the registration of upperclassmen. Examinations in other subjects ordinarily arc given early in each semester. Information concerning these examinations mav be obtained from the Registrar or from the department concerned. Proficiency examinations may be taken only b\ pel sons who are in residence; except that they may U taken by persons who are not registered in the University at the time but who are candidates for degrees at the close of the college year in which the cxamina-