| Approved by the: | University Senate - April 16, 1992 |
| Approved by the: | University Senate April 19, 2001 Administration May 18, 2001 Board of Regents - no action required |
Interpretation approved by the
Senate Committee on Educational Policy
after reported for information to the University Senate March 3, 2005
| Amended by the: | University Senate - March 3, 2005 Administration - May 2, 2005 Board of Regents - no action required |
Students shall not be penalized for absence due to unavoidable or legitimate circumstances. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, verified illness, participation in intercollegiate athletic events or other group activities sponsored by the University, subpoenas, jury duty, military service, and religious observances. Students are responsible for providing documentation to the instructor to verify the reason for the absence.
1. It is the responsibility of the student to notify faculty members of such circumstances as far in advance as possible.
2. It is the responsibility of the faculty member to provide reasonable accommodations or opportunities to make up exams or other course assignments that have an impact on the course grade.
Interpretation by the Senate Committee on Educational Policy: This policy does not extend to voting in local, state, or national elections.