I agree with all the people that say you can ask, but be ready to accept a "no".

I'll add that sleeping through an exam shows irresponsibility, and expecting to be able to make it up shows a disrespect for the process.

I would recommend that approach this by suggesting a fair mitigating penalty. For example, if a zero on the exam would result in a failure, I would offer that suggesting your overall grade be calculated based upon the remainder of your grades for the course, with a substantial penalty assessed (maybe a full letter grade), would be an equitable outcome. You receive a substantial penalty, creating some fairness toward all the students that managed to follow the rules, but maybe you pass the course.

I'll add that a zero is probably only a part of the smallest penalty you would get for cheating. You would likely have an additional assessment against your grade, and you would also have a record of academic dishonesty, which would profoundly influence penalties on future incidents.

I agree with all the people that say you can ask, but be ready to accept a "no".

I'll add that sleeping through an exam shows irresponsibility, and expecting to be able to make it up shows a disrespect for the process.

I would recommend to approach this by suggesting a fair mitigating penalty. For example, if a zero on the exam would result in a failure, I would offer that suggesting your overall grade be calculated based upon the remainder of your grades for the course, with a substantial penalty assessed (maybe a full letter grade), would be an equitable outcome. You receive a substantial penalty, creating some fairness toward all the students that managed to follow the rules, but maybe you pass the course.

I'll add that a zero is probably only a part of the smallest penalty you would get for cheating. You would likely have an additional assessment against your grade, and you would also have a record of academic dishonesty, which would profoundly influence penalties on future incidents.