Registrar's Office
Absence(s)
Excused/Unexcused Absences and Late Entrances:
- A student who requests an excused absence must submit verification or documentation
supporting the reason for the absence to the instructor. Acceptable documentation
includes those affidavits provided by doctors, lawyers, and other officials when appropriate.
At the discretion of the respective instructors, documents may be reviewed for a decision.
- The student is responsible for making arrangements with the instructor before an absence
to make up any missed work due to the observance of religious holidays.
- It is the responsibility of the student who has lost a family member or who is experiencing
emotional distress from a similar tragedy to notify the instructor. The student must
provide appropriate documentation to verify a grief absence.
- A class excuse shall be provided by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs to the faculty for students participating in approved university-sponsored
activities and events and for students representing the University off-campus in an
official capacity. When possible, students are expected to complete these activities
before the absence.
- The student is responsible for meeting with the instructor to identify any missed
course work, and for completing that work on a schedule determined by the instructor.
- Students are not exempt from covered course work, tests, or assignments, and an unexcused
absence that occurs on the day of a quiz, examination, or an assignment may result
in failure.
- Tardiness is equivalent to an absence unless the instructor excuses it at the end
of the class period. The student must take the initiative to seek an excused late
entrance.
Right to Appeal: Any student penalized for excessive absences may appeal to the academic dean.
