Excused Student Absence
Attendance is essential to the philosophy of learning, character formation, and post-college life preparation at IWU. CAS undergraduate students are expected to attend all sessions of classes for which they are registered. A student failing to attend classes and not withdrawing officially may receive a grade of "F."
Students pursuing an excused absence from class should first consult with their individual professors prior to the absence to request class absences or ascertain possible penalty. Undergraduate students may pursue excused absences for limited reasons and are responsible directly to the Instructor for all classes missed and to see that all work is made up. Students missing more than 20% of total seat time due to lack of attendance (unexcused absence) may be administratively withdrawn from that course or fail the course due to non-attendance.
University-approved excused absences may be given by the Dean of Students Office of Student Development in CAS and the Associate Dean of the School of Nursing, Pre-licensure Nursing** for absences from classes or chapel due to emergency medical care, hospitalization, the death of a first-degree relative or primary guardian, or other emergencies. To request an excused absence for personal and family emergencies, students should submit the Excused Absence Form (Located on the Residential Portal under “Top Forms”) within a reasonable time frame and with appropriate supporting documentation to the Dean of Students Office. If a personal or family emergency absence request is approved, professors will be notified. Students are not to be penalized for these approved absences.
