The Final Examinations Policy as reflected in the Handbook for Faculty: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro reads as follows (p. 46):

A faculty member decides whether or not a final examination is to be
included in the teaching of a particular course and must inform the students
concerned of this decision early in the course.  If a final examination is not
to be given, the time allotted for the examination should be used for an
appropriate alternative instructional period or activity.

The faculty members must plan for and meet with the class during
this time regardless of whether a final exam is given.  No test intended
to be substituted for the final examination may be given during the week
preceding the final examination period.

The Provost has asked deans to remind faculty of this policy.  He notes
that given the recent interest of GA leadership in extending the number of
instructional days, we need to pay particular attention to the requirement
that instructors who do not plan to give final examinations meet their classes
on the scheduled examination day.
 
 
 
 

 Source:  Memo from Dr. David Armstrong regarding Final Examinations Policy, April 9, 1997