It is best not to book flights that leave during finals week. Students should make plans to leave campus AFTER all their scheduled exams are completed. In the case of religious holidays, the student should notify the instructor by the third week of the course of any potential conflicts.Īn important note for final exams: Early flights home, bus tickets to leave town, and family vacations are NOT valid excuses to miss or reschedule a final exam. The letter must be presented to the instructor at least one week prior to the first absence. The student should obtain from the unit or department sponsoring the activity a letter (or class absence form) indicating the anticipated absence(s).
In cases of critical emergencies, you must notify the instructor within one week of your absence.įor University-approved curricular and extra-curricular activities, verifiable documentation is also required. Unless the emergency is critical you should notify the instructor in advance of your absence from the scheduled course event. Given the vast array of family emergencies the instructor will provide precise guidance as to what constitutes adequate documentation.
With regard to family emergencies, you must provide verifiable documentation of the emergency. Illness or injury, family emergencies, certain University-approved curricular and extra-curricular activities, and religious holidays can be legitimate reasons to miss class or to be excused from a scheduled examination. During the course many possible situations may arise that would result in your inability to attend class, attend exams, or perform at a minimally acceptable level during an examination.