Excuses for absences from classes are granted by the Dean of Students or the Dean for Academic Advising when substantial reason is shown. Sickness declared by the College physician with notice sent to the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students issues a weekly report to the faculty listing students who have been officially excused from College classes. In the calculation of final course grades, students may not be penalized for excused absences but they may be held responsible for all course assignments. Instructors may, if they wish, permit students to ameliorate the consequences of an excused absence in such situations.
Excessive absence is one of the valid reasons for an instructor to expel a student from a course.
An instructor may expel a student from a course for cause at any time provided that at a reasonable time beforehand he or she has given the student written warning, and has informed the Dean of Students, an Associate Provost, and the Registrar by sending a copy of that notification. Valid causes include excessive absences and disturbances in class. Poor performance in a class or failure to submit written work do not constitute sufficient reasons for expulsion. To foster integrity in all academic work, instructors are expected to insist on high standards of honesty and integrity in their classes. Because of the seriousness of plagiarism or academic dishonesty, students are urged to consult with their instructors if they have questions about the attribution of sources.