Long-Term Absence

Students who must be absent for more than three classes in a row due to serious illness or family emergency must contact the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs as well as their instructors. Recommendations regarding the student’s enrollment status (withdrawal, incompletes, excused absences) will be made on a case-by-case basis. In setting attendance policy it is recognized that final grades will be based on exams, projects, and evidence of the student’s performance, including attendance and class participation in so far as these have been announced as a basis for the grade. Excessive absences could be a legitimate reason for demanding extra work or for a lowered grade and even failure in a course. Please refer to the Medical Withdrawal Policy for more information.