The University is committed to providing a complete on-site or online learning experience that includes the opportunity to fully engage in the learning process. Class attendance and participation are critical to program success and demonstrate desired dispositions of the profession. The instructional environment, whether in the classroom or online, fosters student-centered learning, collaboration, and the opportunity to share perspectives; therefore, class attendance and engagement in learning are essential to the process.
Students are expected to be:
- present for all class meetings (onsite or online), to be punctual, and to remain for the duration of the class;
- familiar with and to adhere to the written attendance policies pertaining to their specific School or program of study; and
- aware that the effect of absences is heightened in courses that are compressed in length (for Winterim or shortened part of term courses, no absences are allowed).
Absence, frequent lateness, or early departures may result in a reduction in the course grade. Excessive absences throughout the duration of the course may result in failure. Students are responsible for communicating with the instructor about an absence to discuss implications/consequences. Students should consult the course syllabus for attendance expectations.
If a student believes an attendance problems is related to a disability (short term, long term or temporary) or medical condition, the student may be protected under disability services. Students must meet and register with the Office of Accessibility and Health Promotions (not the course faculty or Advisor) to receive reasonable accommodations. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and equal access to its programs.