Is there any sort of academic penalty/consequence if you miss several exams?
don’t miss exams! the only academic penalty is you getting a “zero” for whatever amount the exam counts for in the class. (in most cases, it’s a lot.) missing several classes and several exams equals several zeros and several chances of failing. even if you just write your name and make up some bullshit about an eventual loss of the signifier – that’s still some points in most liberal arts programs.
if you really truly plan on skipping out on an exam, contact your registrar. this page gives a little info about what you can do if you’ve missed an exam. but if you’ve missed an exam and you have a good reason (like sickness, or a death in the family or gilmore girls was a repeat) – then you’ll have to file a petition with your registrar to defer your exam to a later period. you’ll need supporting documents and a specific form.
don’t miss exams!
cheers, askastudent