Class Attendance

Regular attendance at all classes is necessary in order for students to gain maximum benefit from the instruction offered. Students are responsible for their own attendance. Students who receive financial aid must adhere closely to attendance and credit load requirements in order to maintain their eligibility to receive aid. Attendance may be used to calculate return of financial aid funds for students who complete zero credits.

Attendance is an integral part of the college experience. Attendance is important to a student’s ability to participate and be successful. Poor attendance may result in inadequate progress or failing grades. It is the responsibility of the student to arrive on time and be considerate of your instructor and classmates. If late arrival or absence is unavoidable contact the instructor in advance. Be sensitive to the learning of others. All faculty members will define their own grading policies in the written course syllabi, which may include grade penalty or removal of the student from the course for excessive absences. Students involved in scheduled curricular and extracurricular activities must make arrangements with their instructors for completion of missed assignments prior to the scheduled event. Reasons for absence due to illness and other circumstances must be communicated by the student to the instructor of the course. Any decision to allow make-up work will be made by each instructor in accordance with attendance requirements stated within the course syllabus.