They may be excused from class, however, to participate in religious observances and for approved University activities. Instructors should be notified at the beginning of the term about such planned absences. Students must attend the first class meeting of every course in which they are registered, unless they obtain approval from the instructor before the first meeting. Otherwise, they may lose their places in class to other students. Students are expected to do their own assigned work.
Students are responsible for being on time and prepared for all class sessions.
Students are responsible for meeting all course requirements, observing all deadlines, examination times, and other course procedures. Students are responsible for seeking academic help in a timely fashion. Students who need special accommodations are responsible for working first with the relevant University offices and then with the instructor at the beginning of the course. Students may not make commercial use of their notes of lectures or University-provided materials without the express written consent of the instructor. Students shall also not deface or damage classrooms or classroom furniture or equipment.