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Attendance Policy for Online Classes

Regular attendance, promptness and participation in classes, laboratories and/or shops are expected of each student.

If a student must be absent for an extenuating circumstance, such must be communicated to the instructor(s). Individual departments and/or instructors may develop attendance policies to meet specific program or course needs. Refer to the college catalog, student handbook, and/or course syllabi for specific requirements.

It is the responsibility of the instructor to enforce the attendance policy as specified in the course syllabi, student handbook, and/or college catalog. The instructor shall refer to the department chair and/or division dean’s office any case of absenteeism that might require special attention.

An online student who does not submit class work for ten (10) consecutive calendar days may be dropped from the course. Efforts to contact inactive students are attempted as soon as each semester begins; however, if there is no response from the student and inactivity continues, a drop will be enacted.

The following action may be taken regarding irregular attendance:
  1. Student may be dropped from a course or program;
  2. Course grade may be lowered;
  3. Termination of financial aid assistance;
  4. Cancellation of registration;
  5. Restriction from extra-curricular activities; or
  6. Any other judgments deemed necessary.


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