That department will enter the relevant information into the student s computer record and notify the former department of the change. A student receiving veterans benefits must also notify the Records Office of any change in major. Class Attendance Students are expected to attend all their classes unless unexpected circumstances arise. Faculty members, and only faculty members, are responsible for excusing or refusing to excuse absences of students in their classes. Instructors should explain their class attendance policies, including any penalties for unexcused absences, on their course syllabi.
Absences begin with the first day a student is enrolled in class.
Sometimes students will notify the Student Affairs staff of the reasons for their absences. Student Affairs will then notify the student s professors. Responsibility for determining whether or not the absence is excused still rests with the instructor. Students are responsible for any work or assignments they miss due to absences. They are also responsible for obtaining excuses for their absences and arranging to make up any missed work.