Class Attendance Policy
Student-Athletes are expected to attend class on a regular and punctual basis. In any university course, professors have discretion over whether or not to accept excuses. Further, course instructors establish specific attendance policies to which student-athletes must adhere. The University recognizes the legitimacy of intercollegiate competition while striving to minimize the number of classes missed due to competition. Absences due to personal reasons unrelated to athletics competition and not in accord with the University’s attendance policy may significantly affect grades.
Arrangements for taking any examination or completing work assignments affected by team travel are the student-athlete’s responsibility. Instructors are aware of the problems involved in scheduling athletic competitions, and are usually willing to provide some flexibility if the student-athlete requests consideration in advance. Student-athletes should identify themselves to their professors as early as possible in each course and provide professors with their team and travel schedule to eliminate potential conflicts.
Additionally, your class attendance will be regularly monitored by Athletics staff (Coordinator of Athletic Academic Services and coaching staff). Unexcused and excessive absences will result in loss of game participation and possibly Athletic Financial Aid (Scholarship) deduction. Professors routinely provide information to the Coordinator of Athletic Academic Services regarding missed classes and concerns they may have about academic performance.
