Students are required to attend all class sessions on the days and times listed on their schedules. Students who are absent for one-third or more of the scheduled sessions of a course will be administratively withdrawn from the course with a grade of “W.” Students should be aware that any missed sessions of a course due to late registration will be considered absences for the purposes of this policy.

Courses that meet for 15 sessions: no more than 4 allowable absences
Courses that meet for 7 sessions: no more than 2 allowable absences
Courses that meet for 5 sessions: no more than 1 allowable absence

Students will receive email alerts if they are marked absent in any of their classes, though students are always encouraged to stay home if they are ill.

Students should also note that excessive absences can also have adverse effects on their grades and academic progress. Each faculty member may set their own attendance and participation requirements for their courses.

Students should monitor their attendance closely and review their SVA email accounts for any alerts from our office. If a student has episodic or cyclic physical or mental health conditions that may require an attendance accommodation, they should register with Disability Resources as soon as possible.

If a student is officially registered for a course that they are not attending, they should make contact with their academic advisor as soon as possible to rectify their schedule. Similarly, students may not attend a class for which they are not registered.

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