For more information, please see the Conduct of Courses section of the Academic Policies & Procedures in the Course Catalog.
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| If you have a question about... | You should consult the... | And also your... |
|---|---|---|
| Not making it to class because of a minor illness | Health Center regarding treatment of your illness (if applicable/necessary) | Course syllabi regarding absence policies/penalties; Course instructors regarding making up work (if allowed) |
| Not making it to class because of an illness that renders you incapacitated and confined to your room or the hospital | Health Center regarding treatment of your illness and confirmation that you are confined to your room or the hospital; Dean of Students regarding the need for a note to go out to faculty regarding your absences | Course instructors regarding making up work |
| Not making it to class because of extenuating circumstances (e.g., close family death) | Dean of Students or Dean of Academic Advising regarding the need for a note to go out to faculty regarding your absences | Course instructors regarding making up work |
| Having more than 2 final assessments (e.g., examinations, papers, projects, presentations) set for the same time | Dean of Academic Advising regarding which assessment to move to an earlier or later date | Course instructors regarding which assessment to move |
| Having more than 3 final assessments (e.g., examinations, papers, projects, presentations) set for the same day | Dean of Academic Advising regarding which assessment to move to an earlier or later date | Course instructors regarding which assessment to move |
| Requesting a finals adjustment to a different day/time before the end of the semester due to extenuating circumstances, such as incapacitating illness and close family death | Dean of Academic Advising regarding whether or not a finals adjustment would be approved | Course instructors, if approved, regarding when final work is due |
| Requesting an incomplete for work to be due after the end of the semester (4:30 p.m. on the last day of finals week) due to extenuating circumstances, such as incapacitating illness and close family death - find out more in the Course Catalog | Dean of Academic Advising regarding whether or not an incomplete would be approved with an incomplete contract | Course instructors, if approved, regarding what work needs to be completed and when work is due |
*Students who have questions regarding the nature of their extenuating circumstances should reach out to their faculty advisor(s) for consultation as well as the Dean of Students and/or the Dean of Academic Advising (as appropriate/needed).