Attendance

Academic success is directly tied to the effort students put into their studies, the degree to which they interact with faculty and peers, and the extent to which they integrate into campus life. Attendance has a significant impact on performance; therefore, regular and punctual attendance in all classes, laboratories, clinicals, practicums, and internships is expected of all students.

Students who are absent should always consult with their instructors. Course syllabi provide specific information regarding attendance, including a description of the type of activity that constitutes attendance in online courses. Also, both tardiness and early departure from class may be considered forms of absenteeism. In all cases, students will be held responsible for the completion of course requirements covered in their absence. Additionally, it is the students’ responsibility to drop a course they no longer want to be enrolled in.

Course instructors establish and state their own attendance expectations in their respective syllabi. In special programs with additional accreditation or certification standards, additional attendance requirements may be enforced, and faculty will clearly explain these expectations in their syllabi.

Students who stop attending class should contact their instructor and the Office of Admissions and Records to officially drop the class. Students may be required to consult with a faculty member, or designee, before dropping. Failure to officially drop the class may result in a failing grade for the course. It is the students’ responsibility to officially drop a class by submitting a completed Add/Drop form to the Office of Admissions and Records.