Class Attendance

6Hx19-6.18 Class Attendance and "No Show" Placeholder Grades

Class attendance is restricted to students registered for the course and guests invited by the instructor. Children and other persons not registered for a course will not be permitted to attend class. Students are not permitted to bring children to class, nor may children be left unattended on campus.

All students are expected to attend all classes unless illness or other emergencies arise. The effect of absence upon an individual's grade is determined by the instructor. When absences are such that a student cannot make normal progress, the student may be administratively withdrawn with a grade of "W," subject to course withdrawal dates.  Note that changes in federal financial aid requirements adversely affect students who fail to attend classes.

Audited Courses

Audit students participate in class activities, but are not required to prepare papers or take examinations. Regular class attendance is expected, and a grade of "X" is issued. Students must have met testing and prerequisite and corequisite requirements. High school students who are dually enrolled in college courses are not permitted to audit a course. Additionally, the following courses are not permitted for audit:

  • Developmental education courses

  • Non-credit courses

  • Career and technical courses, except with permission of the appropriate academic dean