From time to time, students may find that they will be absent from class for a period of three (3) or more consecutive class days for extenuating circumstances that are beyond their control. When this occurs, students are expected to notify the Office of the Dean of Students prior to or concurrent with their absence from class.
The Office of the Dean of Students will then notify faculty members of the absence. This notification is not an excuse, nor does it obligate the faculty member in any way. The notification is merely an attempt to facilitate faculty-student contact, particularly in emergency or urgent situations that require the student to be away from the campus.
The Office of the Dean of Students will provide out-of-class notification to faculty members only under the following circumstances:
- Notification is prior to or concurrent with the absence
- Absence is due to circumstances beyond the student’s control (documentation will be requested)
- Absence will be for three or more consecutive class days, and the student is absent from campus
University Standards and Policies (see Class Attendance)
To request an Out of Class Notice, call 315-312-5483 or email [email protected]
Requests should include the following:
- Student name
- Student ID number
- Dates of absence
- Reason for absence
- Documentation supporting the absence