CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all classes. The student, who knows in advance that he would be absent, must make prior arrangements with the instructor.

No student shall be allowed to pass a course (receive a credit) if the total of all absences, excused and unexcused, is equal to or exceeds 20% of class periods offered. The maximum allowed absences for 2 credit courses (which meet 20 times during the term) is 3. The maximum allowed absences for 3 credit courses (which meet 30 times during the term) is 5.

NOTE:

1. Excessive unexcused absences will result in disciplinary action.

2. Students leaving class early without permission of the instructor will be counted absent.

3. Fasting, overnight prayers and all kinds of prayers are not considered sufficient reasons to be absent from class.

4. A student will be considered "tardy" (late) to class if he enters the class after the class prayer and the teacher has begun his lesson.

5. Two "tardies" equal one absence.

6. Going in and out of the class during class period is not allowed. This disturbs the class.

When a student exceeds the maximum allowable absences in a course, the Academic Dean will be notified and the student will normally be dropped from the course. In the exceptional case involving excused absences, the student may appeal to the Administrative Committee for a policy waiver. Waivers will be granted on the basis of course work being made up. Until the appeal is processed, the student should get permission from the instructor to attend the classes on a temporary basis.

When excessive absences result in a student being dropped from a course, policies regarding dropping courses will apply.