Regular attendance at classes is expected. It is the responsibility of each student to know the attendance requirements and procedures of each instructor. Any anticipated absence that might qualify as excused should be requested from the instructor before the absence.
Absences Due to Illness
If an instructor requests verification of health-related absences, the following procedures should be followed:
• The student requests verification from Health Services and a Health Information form is sent to the appropriate instructors.
• The Director of Health Services sends this to appropriate instructors through campus mail.
• The instructor then has information from the Director of Health Services by which a decision may be made about whether to accept the excuse.
Absences for Official University Trips and Events
Absences due to university sponsored trips or activities are handled by memo to the instructor from the sponsor of the group involved. While students are responsible for making up work missed, excused absence notification will be handled by the Office of the Provost.
Absences for Personal Reasons
Absences for personal business should be arranged with the instructor. The course syllabus may indicate any effect this absence may have on the student’s grade. The office of Student Life may help to notify faculty of a family or medical emergency on behalf of the student, but faculty retain discretion over how they choose to handle the student’s absence. Students are responsible for ongoing communication with their faculty in the event of an extended absence.
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