4.2 Notification of Absence
For all academic courses, students must notify course faculty in advance if they are unable to attend class. Messages can be left for faculty using voice mail or e-mail. Messages should indicate the length of and
reasons for the absence. Excused absences will be given for acceptable reasons, such as emergencies, religious observance or illness. Social events or vacations are not acceptable reasons for absence. The academic calendar is published well in advance to allow for planning these events.