Attendance Policy
ECPI believes students should follow a policy of regular attendance and punctuality to receive the maximum benefit from an ECPI education and to develop the work habits and personal qualities highly valued by employers. Therefore, students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings. The student should attempt to notify the faculty member assigned to the course by telephone or email in advance of any anticipated absence. Faculty and staff may likewise contact the student if the student is absent.
On the first day of class for each course, the faculty member will make the course syllabus available which includes the specific attendance policy and opportunities, if any, to make up missed assignments for that course. Please see the Late Assignments and Make up Tests section of this Catalog or the College of Health Science program handbook for specific program policies.
A student who has not attended a course for 14 consecutive calendar days will be withdrawn from the course. A student who has not attended all courses for which s/he is enrolled for 14 consecutive calendar days will be administratively withdrawn from the University. Students enrolled in programs in the College of Health Science should consult their program handbook for program specific course attendance policies. Additionally, faculty members may request an Academic Review Board for a student whose absences from class interfere with the student’s ability to meet course objectives. Action may result in the student being removed from the course, probation, or suspension. If a pattern of excessive absences is identified, an Academic Review Board review may be conducted.
Late Arrivals and Early Departures. Students are encouraged to contact the faculty member for the course, by telephone or email, if the student anticipates being late for class. Being tardy is defined as student arrival after class attendance has been taken. Leaving prior to class dismissal is considered early departure. Students are not allowed to disrupt academic processes and, at the faculty member’s discretion, admission to a class may be denied to tardy students until the next class break. Late arrivals and early departures may affect a student's record of attendance.
Online Courses. Students taking online courses at ECPI University are expected to participate every week of the course. A variety of learning activities and assessments are required for successful completion of an online course. Activities may be graded or ungraded. Only attending faculty-led live sessions or submitting graded items are counted toward attendance. Activities which are graded may include posting to a graded discussion forum, submitting an assignment, quiz or exam. Students should expect to academically participate in a course at least two times a week. Please note that certain course activities may be required but are not graded. For example, an ungraded Introduction discussion is required for certain courses but does not qualify for attendance because it is an ungraded activity. Earning attendance does not constitute earning a passing grade.
Online Class - Attendance in the online courses occur from Monday 12:00 AM EST to Sunday at 11:59 PM EST. A student who does not earn attendance by Sunday of Week 1 (11:59 PM EST), will be unregistered from his/her course(s) for non-attendance.
In addition, students must meet ECPI’s minimum attendance requirements. A student who has not attended a course for more than 14 consecutive calendar days will be withdrawn from the course. A student who has not attended all courses for which s/he is enrolled for more than 14 consecutive calendar days will be administratively withdrawn from the University.
Hybrid Courses. Students taking hybrid courses are expected to attend class at a campus location at least one day per week, as outlined by the course schedule. Additional course attendance is earned by completing graded assignments online. These may include posting to a graded discussion forum or submitting an assignment, quiz, or exam. Please note that certain course activities may be required but are not graded; therefore, they do not qualify for earned attendance.
In addition, students must meet ECPI’s minimum attendance requirements. A student who has not attended a course for 14 consecutive calendar days will be withdrawn from the course. A student who has not attended all courses for which s/he is enrolled for 14 consecutive calendar days will be administratively withdrawn from the University.
Distance Learning Courses. Students taking distance learning courses are expected to appear on camera and respond when requested. Failure to appear on camera and respond when requested may result in missed attendance. Students taking distance learning courses are also expected to attend class at a campus location at a minimum of once per term as outlined by the course schedule. Some distance learning courses may require more frequent on campus attendance. In order for students to earn attendance for required on campus days, students must physically attend class on campus and complete the required on campus check in process. Students who are unable to attend class on required on campus days should notify their Campus Director of Academic Affairs.
In addition, students must meet ECPI’s minimum attendance requirements. A student who has not attended a course for 14 consecutive calendar days will be withdrawn from the course. A student who has not attended all courses for which s/he is enrolled for 14 consecutive calendar days will be administratively withdrawn from the University.