STUD-332 Class Attendance
Coastal Carolina University
Revised: October 2022
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Policy Title:
Class Attendance
Policy Number:
STUD-332
Revision Date:
October 2022
Policies Superseded:
127; ACAD-125
Policy Management
Area(s):
Faculty Senate
SUMMARY:
Students are expected to attend all of their scheduled classes, as work at the university level
requires regular attendance and preparation. This document establishes Coastal Carolina
University’s official class attendance policy. This policy supersedes all previous attendance
policies, and, in the event of conflicting information, this policy shall govern.
POLICY:
I.
ADMINISTRATIVE ATTENDANCE POLICIES
A.
The following policies have been established by the administration. They reflect
both federal mandates and Universitywide practices that may not be amended by
the Faculty Senate.
1.
Administratively excused absences – Coastal Carolina University realizes
that there are valid circumstances under which a student may be absent
from class. Professors are expected to excuse these absences, although
documentation verifying the validity of the absence may be required.
Students are responsible for working out any class requirements with
their professors. The following are considered to be valid circumstances
for student absence.
a.
Incapacitating illness or condition – limited to the number of
absences that a faculty member determines to be a balance between
accommodating the illness/condition and ensuring sufficient
participation in class activities.
b.
Accommodation for a disability, working in conjunction with
Accessibility and Disability Services.
c.
Official representation of the University (excuses for official
representation of the University should be obtained from the
official who is supervising the activity).
d.
Death of a close relative.
e.
Religious holidays (A list of primary sacred times for world
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religions can be found online at http://www.interfaith-
calendar.org.).
f.
Active military duty or assignment.
g.
Official University closings.
h.
Compliance with a subpoena.
2.
Absences excused under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
a.
Please see UNIV- 469 Pregnancy or Parenting Students.
B.
Syllabi Requirement – in compliance with the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS), all course syllabi must include an
attendance policy that is consistent with this policy.
C.
Mandatory Absence Reporting
1.
In compliance with Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965,
Coastal Carolina University faculty will report students who
never attended class to the Registrar’s Office each semester.
2.
For all online courses, attendance shall be taken as stipulated in the
Distance Learning Curriculum Policies (ACAD-128).
II.
INSTRUCTIONAL ATTENDANCE POLICIES
A.
The following policies have been established by the faculty, and as such, may
be amended by the Faculty Senate.
1.
Students’ Responsibilities – enrollment in a course obligates the student
not only to prompt completion of all work assigned, but also to punctual
and regular attendance, and to participation in whatever class discussion
may occur. It is the student's responsibility to stay informed of all
assignments, due dates, and exams. Absences, whether excused or
unexcused, do not absolve the student from this responsibility.
2.
Missed Coursework – absences, excused or unexcused, do not absolve
students from the responsibility of completing all assigned work promptly.
Students who miss assignments, announced quizzes, or other coursework
due to excused absences will be allowed to make up the work in a manner
deemed appropriate by the instructor (as stated in the course syllabus). It
will be the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor and to
make arrangements at the convenience of the instructor. The instructor is
not obligated to allow a student to make up work missed due to an
unexcused absence.
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3.
Instructor-Excused Absences – the instructor will determine whether
absences other than those defined as excused in Section I.A. above should
be excused or unexcused. In the event of an impasse between the student
and the instructor, the department chair and/or the dean of the college will
make the final decision as to whether an absence is to be considered excused.
4.
Unexcused Absence Penalties – an instructor is permitted to impose a
penalty, including assigning the grade of F, for unexcused absences in
excess of 25% of the regularly scheduled class meetings. An instructor
may require a more stringent class attendance policy. In such cases, the
instructor will make this additional attendance requirement known to
his/her dean. All instructors should state their class attendance and
grading policies in the course syllabus.
5.
Instructors are encouraged to take attendance in all courses.
III.
Attendance-Related Resources for Students
A.
Students should consult specific course syllabi for additional information about
attendance policies.
B.
When a student is unable to notify faculty of an unexpected absence, the student
or a representative of the student may fill out an Attendance Notification Request
form.
