Class Attendance

The most important aspect of being a college student is attending class. For each course credit hour, expect approximately two to three hours of additional out-of-class work per week (e.g. 6-9 hours for a 3 credit class).

Each of your instructors will tell you what the attendance policy is for his or her class, including what the consequences are for missing a class. This information should be included in the course syllabus. If you cannot attend class inform your instructor as early as possible. Your instructor’s contact information should be included in your syllabus. You are responsible for any missed work.

Missing too many classes may result in the instructor dropping you from the class. If that happens, your failure to notify Rustler Central of your desire to remain in the class may mean that you are permanently withdrawn with a grade of “WI.”

Certain financial aid programs may require certification of regular class attendance, regardless of the individual instructor policy.

Instructors will withdraw a student at the end of the 12%/Refund date for a course if they have not attended or participated at all during that time. The student may appeal the instructor’s decision for withdrawal and request re-enrollment within 3 days of being withdrawn. If the instructor does not give permission, the student can appeal to the Dean for that course.