Academic Attendance

Students are required to actively participate in their courses and professors are asked to confirm a student’s class participation/attendance through the Course Roster Verification process.

Each professor will determine a class attendance policy for each course and must notify students of this at the beginning of the semester, often by including the attendance requirements on the course syllabus. Class attendance may impact a student’s course grade per the stated policy, a copy of which is kept on file in the department office.

Excused absences, including absences for participation in approved university events, will not result in a penalty, provided that the student makes up missed work as required by the professor.

Student Procedure for Extended Absence Notification (Effective as of March 2, 2020)

The Dean of Student Life provides assistance and support for students who may need to be out of class due to illness, personal or family emergencies. A message will be circulated to professors advising of the absence. Students are still highly encouraged to contact professors for guidance related to any missed work during the absence.

To utilize this service, the student or family member completes an online Student Absence Form at https://esu.guardianconduct.com/incident-reporting. Please select Student Absence the report type. Supporting documentation should be included related to the absence. In some cases, if a student is unable to return to one or more of their classes, the Dean of Student Life or their designee can discuss enrollment options. Students or family members may contact the office at (570) 422-3798 with questions.