Relaxed Attendance and Makeup Guidelines
Regardless of disability, students are expected to fulfill the essential requirements of courses, including meeting attendance requirements. However, if a student has a disability that may occasionally impact class attendance, reasonable adjustments to attendance and make up policies is considered appropriate for ensuring equal access.
Students remain responsible for fulfilling the essential requirements of their courses (See further details regarding essential requirements below). Relaxed attendance adjustments do not permit unlimited absences and are not intended to be applied retroactively. It is not reasonable for the University to fundamentally alter, waive or lower essential course requirements, academic standards, or educational experiences/outcomes when attempting to apply this accommodation.
If relaxed attendance is necessary for access to a course, students must work with the instructor to determine the maximum number of absences that can be given before compromising the integrity of the course/program. SDS will address student/instructor questions and concerns regarding accommodations on a case-by-case basis upon request.