Class Absences
Elizabeth City State University recognizes that regular and punctual class attendance is a key determinant of student success. Although all learning does not take place in the formal classroom setting, classroom instruction is the primary vehicle for the delivery of knowledge to students, the evaluation of achievement, the forum for intellectual exchange, the development of skills, and the molding of attitudes which promote the attainment of goals resident in the teaching-learning process at ECSU. For that reason, each student should recognize the benefits of regular class attendance, and embrace such as a personal charge. It is the student’s responsibility to complete all coursework, including tests, and written assignments of all class meetings. Furthermore, it is the student’s responsibility to understand and adhere to the instructor’s expectations for course participation and satisfactory course completion. University faculty members are responsible for establishing and communicating how students’ progress and activity will be monitored.
Excused Absence
- Religious Observances
- Students are allowed two (2) excused absences each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of a student.
- A student must submit written notice of the request for an excused absence to his or her instructor at least five (5) business days prior to the religious observance.
- A student shall be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for a religious observance.
- Participation in Official University Activities
- Students who participate in official university activities (i.e. athletic teams, the band, university committees, etc.) shall receive excused absences to participate in the official university activities.
- Official documentation must be provided to the instructor prior to a student’s participation in official university activities.
- A student shall be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to excused absences to participate in officialuniversity activities.