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applicable, a pattern of absences appears to surface, action may be taken, up to and including failure
in the courses involved or dismissal from school.
Unexcused Absences
Absences not falling into the first category are unexcused absences. The administration realizes
that special circumstances may arise on rare occasions leading to an unexcused absence. However,
unexcused absences are neither a right nor an entitlement of the student.
An unexcused absence may result in a written reprimand from the dean, or program director, if
applicable, with a copy in the student’s permanent file. Penalties for unexcused absences will be
outlined in individual course syllabi. Each laboratory assignment or examination missed may be
made up at the discretion and convenience of the instructor. If, in the judgment of the dean or
program director, if applicable, a pattern of absences appears to surface the student may be referred to
the Student Progress Committee and action may be taken, up to and including failure in the courses
involved or dismissal from school.
Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Attendance while on experiential education follows different procedures. They are noted in the
Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Manuals.
Tardiness
Promptness is another trait a proper health care practitioner must display. Additionally, tardiness in
class disturbs both the lecturer and other members of the class, and is thus markedly inconsiderate, rude,
and unprofessional.
Health Professions Division class hours are from 8:10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, Monday through
Friday. Class schedules are issued from time to time as an aid to faculty members and students, but
the administration reserves the right to make changes, assign Saturday hours, or deviate from
published schedules.
Classes begin at 10 minutes after the hour. Any student not seated in his or her assigned seat by the
time class begins will be marked absent. Tardy students may be denied admission to the class. Classes
finish on the hour. Students will await the instructor’s arrival until at least 20 minutes after the
specified starting time, unless notified otherwise by an authorized individual.
Leave of Absence
A leave of absence is a request by a student to temporarily withdraw from classes. A student desiring
a voluntary leave of absence must submit a written request to the executive associate dean or program
director, who will determine whether or not the leave of absence is to be granted. If approved, the
student must reenter the program no later than the following year at the beginning of the same
semester in which he or she left
A leave may be granted for
• medical reasons including, but not limited to, pregnancy, surgery, or other health-related problems
pertaining to the student’s health
• personal reasons pertaining to the student’s personal life
A Leave of Absence is defined as time away from class attendance for more than 14 calendar days.
Medical, personal, and financial absences that are less than 14 calendar days fall under the Student
Conduct Attendance policy in the college specific section of this handbook
Medical/personal leaves may be granted by the dean or executive associate dean of the college to
students who have compelling personal circumstances that are temporarily impeding their academic
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