Instructors are encouraged to consider not only a punitive policy to reduce a student's grade for excessive absences or tardiness, but also a motivational policy whereby grades may be increased for limited absences. Such policies should be included in the course syllabus. Make-up work is at the discretion of the instructor; the student is responsible for requesting the work.

The instructor has a responsibility to consult with students who have excessive absences. The Academic Dean may also assist in this effort. Students may be recommended to the Academic Dean for withdrawal from class after six clock hours of absence, but only after the instructor has made a documented effort to contact the student. The student will be notified of an impending withdrawal by the Academic Dean. Reinstatement in the class shall be determined by the Academic Dean after consulting with the instructor. The student will be required to sign an agreement for conditions of reinstatement. The student will be allowed seven days from the date of the impending withdrawal notice to seek reinstatement. If withdrawn the student will be charged the $10.00 course change fee.

Absences due to official college business, sponsored by appropriate college personnel, shall not be counted or penalized. Such absences must be submitted by the sponsor to the Academic Dean for approval. All affected instructors will be informed of these types of absences by the Academic Dean. Jury duty is considered an excused absence; the student must provide verification of duty. Make-up work shall be given by the instructor for these types of absences but it is the responsibility of the student to request the work.