Administrative Rule No: AR 7030-03

Title: Non-Attendance during Week One of Classes

Purpose

This rule affirms that student are responsible for confirming attendance in all courses.

Statement

Students are expected to regularly attend all classes for which they have registered. Class attendance on the first day and during the first week is important to remaining registered in the course. If an unanticipated absence occurs during the first week, it is the obligation of the student to contact the instructor to determine if they can remain in the course. Students are responsible for dropping courses that they are not attending.

Instructors are expected to verify that all students in attendance are registered for the class. Instructors will drop students who do not attend class during the first week.

Attendance requirements should be clearly defined in the course syllabus. In online courses, students are encouraged to login to the course on the first day of the term, review the attendance policy in the syllabus, and communicate with the instructor about any challenges to course access or participation.

Date of Adoption:  08/13/84
Dates of Revision:  06/30/92, 06/07/12; 11/1/18; 04/07/22; 04/30/24
Dates of Last Review: 11/1/18; 04/07/22; 04/30/24