The attendance policy stated in the Virginia Union University 2000-2001 Catalog will be followed. In addition, a conference will be set up with the student. The determination of whether the student s grade will be reduced or whether the student will be failed from the course will be based upon whether the student s absences are excused. If the student believes an absence is excused due to such factors as illness or emergency, the student may receive an excused absence from the Vice-President of Student Affairs. In addition to attendance, students need to exhibit punctuality in the attendance of classes.
Classes start promptly at the time indicated on the schedule.
Roll will be called at the beginning of the class period. If the student is not present when roll is called, but arrives late, the student has the responsibility to initiate contact with the instructor at the completion of the class to record attendance. In the event of a pattern of late attendance, the instructor has the discretion to count late arrival as a one-half unexcused absence. If a student arrives late and does not notify the instructor at the completion of the class as to attendance, then a full absence will be counted. Students are responsible for all material covered in class, and in the event of absence or late arrival, the student should initiate contact with the instructor to receive assignments and announcements.