It is the policy of the university to excuse without   penalty students who are absent because of religious observances and to   allow the makeup of work missed because of such absence. Examinations and   special required out-of-class activities   ordinarily shall not be scheduled on those days when these students refrain   from participating in secular activities. Absences for reasons of religious   obligation shall not be counted for purposes of reporting. A student absent   from class because of required religious observance will be given an   opportunity to make up the examination without penalty.