Attendance
Always go to the first day of class
Attendance on the first day is mandatory. If you don’t attend the first day, you could be removed from the class. For online classes, log in on the first day of the term and check participation requirements.
Instructors determine the consequences for absences in each class they teach. Find the attendance policy for your class in the class syllabus. Absences can result in:
- lower grades
- failing grades
- additional assignments
- being dropped from class
Attendance and tuition
You will be billed for a class even if you don’t go or stop attending. The only way to remove the charge is to officially drop the class.
Financial aid and veteran benefits depend on regular attendance. If you miss too many classes, you can lose your funding. You can even get a bill requiring you to pay money back.
If you have to miss a class…
The most important thing you can do is communicate with your instructor. If you can’t attend, contact your instructor beforehand and make arrangements for making up missed work.
See more about policies: grading guidelines, attendance, participation and no shows.