Absence from any class is
problematic. In the event that an
absence is unavoidable, it is the student's responsibility to discuss the
absence with the instructor to determine whether the absence is excused. One
unexcused absence from class can lower the student's final grade; two unexcused
absences may result in failure. In the master of fine arts acting program, no unexcused absences
are permitted in any class. Three late
arrivals are equal to one unexcused absence. Students are responsible for making up any missed work and being
properly prepared for the next class.
The attendance policy for the
design and technology program is that two unexcused absences from any class
will result in failure of that class. Recognized religious holidays will be accepted with advance notice. In case of illness, students will be asked to
provide a doctor's note supporting the absence. One unexcused absence will result in a drop
of one full grade from the class at the very least. Three late arrivals of 10 minutes or longer
will constitute one unexcused absence, and late arrivals of lesser amounts will
erode a student's grade to some degree.
A student having excessive
absences for medical reasons may be unable to maintain the level of work
required to complete the program. More
than four absences due to illness, even though excused, may result in a requirement
to withdraw and retake the class. Extensive absence due to illness will be
discussed with the department chair and the Mason Gross dean of students to
determine the most suitable course of action.
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