Emory & Henry University holds the philosophy that regular class attendance is a necessary part of the educational program of its students. Failure to conform to the policy of the university on attendance, formulated as specific attendance requirements for each course, may result in the instructor's lowering the course grade or assigning a grade of F. If not stated otherwise in the syllabus, unexcused absences resulting in five or more missed instructional hours will be cause for removal from a class upon an instructor's request. On recommendation of the instructor, the Provost or designee may dismiss the student from the course and assign a grade of W or F, depending on the time in which the request is made by the professor. Habitual class absence may result in dismissal from the university by action of the Committee on Academic Standards. Appeals of course grade change or dismissal may be made to the Provost or designee who will forward them for review to the Academic Standards Committee.
When a class is missed, the student is responsible for material missed because of the absence. Participation in university-sponsored activities does not release one from class responsibilities, although instructors are expected to make reasonable accommodations for absences required by such activities. Students should consider carefully the number of activities in which they engage, especially those which may require class absences. Except in cases of emergency or illness, the student should advise the instructor of the expected absence before it occurs.