Although application of this policy is left up to the judgment of each instructor, many faculty use a general standard which allows a student to miss one class session per course unit-hour without an excuse.
Some faculty enforce a much stricter standard.
Some faculty require students to meet specific attendance requirements in order to receive a passing grade for the course. A student whose attendance is not regular and punctual may be withdrawn from enrollment at the discretion of the Associate Dean and the instructor. Instructors are permitted to announce additional attendance requirements and penalties for their classes. Each instructor should announce his or her practice regarding attendance in the registration materials or during the first week of class. This is particularly important if the instructor plans to enforce a standard which is stricter than the general standard.