Class Attendance
Regular class attendance is expected of each student in every class. Instructors are encouraged to base a portion of the final grade on attendance. Excessive absence could result in failure of the course. Students should refer to the instructor's syllabus for the grading policy.
Undergraduate Attendance Policy, Fall 2020
As faculty, we know that COVID-19 presents unprecedented challenges to our campus community's physical and mental health. Generally speaking, students are expected to attend all class meetings, both in person and online. At the same time, it is understood that you may be asked to self-isolate or quarantine, or you may suffer from a health issue (physical or mental) associated with the virus over the course of the semester. These conditions may prevent you from attending in-person class meetings. If you miss a class, you should notify your instructor immediately. This is your responsibility. You are not required to provide a note documenting an illness from a health care professional during the Fall 2020 semester; however, students who need to miss more than two consecutive classes for any COVID-related issue must notify the Director of Community Standards and Student Conduct, Channing Vidal, whose office will then email relevant faculty and advisors about your absence so that accommodations can be made to help you continue to participate in your courses and complete the required coursework. Faculty are expected to be flexible, within reason, when making arrangements for missed work for health-related absences and/or isolation needs. Please refer to your College’s and/or Program’s Student Handbook for specific policies related to your particular major. Please note that the Nursing Student Guide and the SVC Student Guide supersede this policy.