​​Class Attendance​

Kutztown University Policy ACA-016

  1. Purpose

    The purpose of this policy is to define student class attendance. 

  2. Scope

    This policy applies to all students. 

  3. Key words and phrases:

    None

  4. Policy & Procedure(s)

    Regular attendance in class is expected of all students at the University. 

    Class Attendance: The individual instructor has both the authority and responsibility for managing student attendance.  The instructor’s policy regarding attendance for each course, including its potential effect on the final grade, should be written in the course syllabus or first day handout and communicated to students during the first week of the semester. While, as stated above, classes are conducted on the premise that regular attendance is expected, the University recognizes certain activities and events as legitimate reasons for absence from class. 

    Class Absence:  Legitimate reasons for absence include, but are not limited to, death in the immediate family; documented illnesses, childbirth, and pregnancy (for as long as medically necessary); religious observance; academic field trips; participation in an approved performance or athletic event; military duties; direct participation in University disciplinary hearing; or jury duty. Nevertheless, the student bears the responsibility for providing appropriate documentation and for fulfilling all course expectations in a timely and responsible manner.  Instructors will, if requested, without prejudice, provide students returning to class after a legitimate absence, with appropriate assistance and counsel about completing missed assignments and class material, depending on the nature of the work missed.

  5. Effective Date

    1980

  6. Approved By

    Faculty Senate - May 1, 1980
    College President - May 5, 1980 
    Revision endorsed by University Senate – May 16, 2013
    Revision approved by University President – July 16, 2013
    Revision endorsed by University Senate – March 6, 2014
    Revision approved by University President – March 13, 2014 

  7. Last Reviewed

    January, 2011
    August, 2011
    August, 2012
    August, 2013
    March, 2014
    August, 2014
    August, 2015
    August, 2016
    August, 2017
    August, 2018
    August, 2019
    August, 2020