Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University

Governors State University
College of Health and Human Services
Occupational Therapy Department
Policy: Attendance Number: OT 401 Page 1 of 1
Effective: Reviewed: 6/11
Supersedes: Revised: 7/21/09
Policy:
Students are expected to attend all sessions of every class.
Purpose:
To ensure that students receive the maximum benefit from courses and professional courtesy is
maintained.
Procedure:
1.0 If at student is going to be late for class the following procedures are followed.
1.1 If the student knows in advance that he/she will be late for class the student
notifies the instructor before class.
1.2 When a student arrives late for a class the student waits until the break to enter
the class so as not to disturb the class.
2.0 If a student is going to be absent for class the following procedures are followed.
2.1 If the student knows in advance that he/she will be late for class, the student
notifies the instructor before class.
2.1.1 If the student is absent because of an emergency, he/she notifies the
instructor of the reason for the absence as soon as possible.
3.0 The student is responsible to obtain all information missed due to tardiness or absence.
3.1 If the syllabi specifies meeting with the instructor following absences or tardiness
the student must comply.