Attendance Policy
The college values regular class attendance as an essential component contributing to the learning process and therefore expects students to attend all class meetings of each course for which they are registered.
The attendance policy of each instructor is included in the course syllabus distributed by the instructor on the first day of class. Compliance with each instructor’s attendance policy is the student’s responsibility. An instructor’s attendance policy may go into effect with the first class meeting of the course. Late registration does not exempt the student from adhering to the attendance requirements in the course syllabus.
Make-up work or work submitted late due to absence (including an instructor’s decision to award less than full credit for work submitted late) will be handled at the discretion of the instructor in accordance with the course syllabus.
Students not regularly attending class are strongly advised to withdraw officially from the course. Students who do not withdraw officially may receive a grade of “F” for the course, which may become a part of the student’s permanent record, with the exception of students under Title IX–pregnant and parenting students.
Students who must be absent due to prolonged illness or extended emergency should notify their instructor(s) immediately to determine a plan of action appropriate to the situation. Students may contact the Counseling Center to seek care and support. For assistance, call (708) 974-5722.