After receiving three (3) unexcused absences, the instructor will send the
student a warning notice*, and copies will be sent to the Attendance Officer
and the student's academic dean.
After four (4) unexcused absences and with agreement of the instructor,
department head, and academic dean, the student may be dropped from class
with a grade of "F". Copies of the notification to drop* will be sent to the
parents and appropriate University officials.
After the accumulation of ten (10) unexcused absences from all classes, the
student will be placed on probation by the Academic Dean.
Upon the occurrence of the eleventh (11th) unexcused absence, the student
may be suspended from the University with a grade of "F" recorded for each
class pursued. Copies of the suspended notification* will be sent to the
parents and appropriate University officials.
Juniors and Seniors*
Attendance is not required; however, students are expected to attend all
classes. Failure to do so may jeopardize the student's academic standing.
Students are not exempted from covered work, tests, or assignments, and an
absence that occurs on the day of a quiz, examination, or an assignment may
result in failure.
Tardiness
Tardiness is equivalent to an absence unless it is excused by the instructor
at the end of the class period. The student must take the initiative to seek
an excused late entrance.
Dropping a Class
Unexcused absences that are accumulated in a class that the student plans to
drop have the same penalties as other absences.
Any student penalized for excessive absences may appeal to the Academic Dean.
*Failure to receive a notice of unexcused absences does not alter a condition.
