Attendance

The purpose of the university’s attendance policy is to help students develop a businesslike attitude toward their studies during their university experience and to maximize their educational opportunities. All students are expected to attend each meeting of every class on time (and for the entire class meeting time) and report to class fully prepared with textbooks and other required materials. It is at the discretion of the course instructor whether or not late or unprepared students will be admitted to class and credited with attendance for that day (if absence or tardiness is imminent, students should consult with their course instructor). All absences, regardless of circumstances (including absences due to scheduling changes during the add/drop period or absences due to outstanding holds), are recorded by the course instructor and become part of a student’s permanent attendance record. With appropriate planning, students should be able to observe religious holidays within the attendance policies.  

Absences may jeopardize academic standing and enrollment status, which may impact financial aid, veteran’s benefits and athletic eligibility. Any instances of noncompliance with stated attendance requirements and/or any absences beyond published allowances are considered excessive and may/will result in withdrawal of the student from the course by the instructor or reduction of a student’s final grade by the course instructor. All students must notify Student Academic & Financial Services of any course that they are no longer attending, as well as intent to withdraw from the term or university (discontinuing attendance or notifying an instructor or an office other than Student Academic & Financial Services does not constitute an official notification).