Leaving early for vacations or breaks does not constitute a valid reason for absence. If students must be absent from a class or cannot complete assigned work on time, they should consult beforehand with the teacher whenever possible. Except for valid reasons, teachers are under no compulsion to accept late work especially if no prior arrangements have been made. Students with such absences must make up any missed work. They remain responsible for the material covered while they were gone.
Teachers have the right to set the attendance policy of their courses.
The policy must be announced to students, and may be included in the course syllabus. The main purpose of a university is to promote student learning. This means that teachers direct all matters dealing with their courses. That does not mean that teachers bear sole responsibility for student education. Students need to follow a teacher's guidance, study, do homework, and prepare for class to master the information and skills being taught.