Statement of Policy
Class attendance is a key attribute to academic success. Though the matter of class attendance is in the purview of the teaching faculty, the University requires faculty to routinely report students who have never attended class (“FN” - Failure, Never Attended) or whose absence will result in a failing grade (“FA” -Failure, Absence Related). Faculty members will inform students of policies applicable to their classes through a syllabus distributed early in each semester/term. This punitive failing grade reported during the semester/term may affect the student’s time status, financial aid repayment, and/or veteran benefits.

Absence from Announced Tests and Examinations
Students who are forced by circumstances beyond their control to be absent from announced tests and examinations should request approval from the instructor. At the discretion of the instructor, the student will receive the grade of “I”, “F” or “FA.” The grade of “I” may be changed on the basis of a late test or examination.