Comprehensive Exam
Info
Following
completion of the core curriculum, all online M.S. Human Nutrition students are
required to complete a one-day Comprehensive Examination. The exam (including
re-takes, if necessary) is held twice a year, once in the Fall
and once in the Spring, on the main campus in
Registration
Students must register for the Comp Exam as
they would for any online course: http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2249.asp.
Exam Info
1) The Exam
The comprehensive exam consists of 25 questions for each of
the 8 required courses (the elective course is not covered on this exam). The minimum passing score for each section is
60/100. If a student fails a section, he or she must retake the exam at the UB
campus. The exam questions are predominantly multiple choice.
The exam runs from 9am-4pm, although students can leave when finished (many students
finish the exam early).
2) Preparation
Preparation materials will be made available online through
Blackboard (students will receive an email on approximately September 1 for the
October exam, and March 1 for the April exam, when prep materials are
available). The preparation will consist
of sample questions from each course, and access to a student discussion
board. Students may work alone or in
groups to answer the sample questions.
3) Breaks During The Exam
The exam is broken down into two booklets. Students may
choose to take a break between booklets. Typically, most students choose to
continue working rather than take an extended lunch break, and finish the
complete exam in the early afternoon.
4) What Should You Bring?
The exam is a closed book exam, so you will only need to
bring a #2 pencil, scrap paper is optional.
Travel, Hotels, Directions
Hotels
If you are planning to stay overnight, there are two hotels
in the area:
The Holiday Inn (203) 334-1234 or http://www.holiday-inn.com
Ramada Inn (203) 375-8866 or http://www.ramada.com
In the past, both hotels have offered a discount to UB
students (mention that you are a UB student when you call), and a van shuttle
to the University - please check with the hotels for details.
Airports
There are two major airports approximately one hour from
campus:
•
http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/lgaframe.HTM
• Bradley
International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT (near
http://www.bradleyairport.com/home/home.cfm
Both are accessible via Connecticut Limo: http://www.ctlimo.com
Graduation
UB students can graduate (receive a diploma) 3 times during the
year - January, May, and August. However, the only ceremony is held on campus
in early May. To graduate, you must first apply for graduation. Please read the
"Graduation FAQ” below, then print out the "Graduation
Application". For questions, contact Terri Roma at 203-576-4667 or email terrir@bridgeport.edu
Graduation FAQ
1.What is the major code: 481.
2. Do I still have to fill out the application even if I am
not planning
to attend the ceremony. Yes, you still
have complete the application.
3. The $ 100.00 fee is required for the processing of the
Diploma, regardless of whether or not the student plans on attending
the ceremony.
4.The box to check off is H&HS.
5.Make sure that the home address section
is completed. The registrar's
office will take no responsibility for
incorrect address that Diploma's
are sent to.
6. The application should be sent with payment to:
Terri Roma
Nutrition Institute
Graduation Application
http://www.bridgeport.edu/scps/graduationapp.pdf
Good luck
on the exam!