Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, including recitation and laboratory sessions, beginning on the first day of regular instruction and ending on the last day of regular instruction, as stated in the university academic calendar (found in University catalogs and quarterly time schedule booklets).
Students having excused absences shall have the right to make up graded work. Whenever possible, students should contact their instructors prior to their absence and arrange mutually acceptable make-up procedures. Otherwise, students should account for their absence within the first week after returning to campus. Students who are unable to notify their instructors concerning their absence from class, or who must notify several instructors on short notice, should contact the Student Affairs Office for assistance.
If faculty are concerned about a student's excessive absence from class, they should call the Student Affairs Office for advice and assistance.
Examples of Excused Absences
The faculty/staff members supervising off-campus, university-sponsored activities must send a notice via campus mail (and electronic mail if available) to all academic departments and the Student Affairs Office before the activity occurs. The notice must include the name and date of the activity, the name of the supervising person, and a list of all participating students.
Students must provide verification of their special circumstances if so requested by their instructors. Excused absences are usually granted for circumstances such as illness, the funeral of a relative or close friend, military duty, court appearances, and other serious personal emergencies.