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/Institutions/Molloy-College/json/2020-2021/Undergraduate-Catalog.json

Undergraduate Catalog 2020 - 2021 > Academic Policies and Procedures > Attendance and Religious Observances

Attendance and Religious Observances

Policy of Responsible Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes regularly and punctually and follow the guidelines for missed deadlines in each course syllabus. Nursing majors must check the Nursing Handbook about their specific policies.

Student are responsible to obtain missed lessons and meet all deadlines in the syllabus. Some classes such as language, performance, PED, labs, fieldwork, etc. are highly dependent on in-person participation and instructors may legitimately deduct points for non-attendance.

Religious Observances: A student who will be absent from class because of a religious obligation or practice should inform the instructor in writing at least one week before the day. The student has the right to make up any examination, study or work requirements which may have been missed because of religious observances.

Consequences of Never Attending: Students reported as never attending a course or courses may be reported to lenders for their loans, which could affect loan deferment eligibility. Eligibility for sports and scholarships may also be impaired.

Consequence of Stopping Attendance: Students who attend a course, then stop coming for two consecutive weeks at any point in the semester will be withdrawn administratively. (Refer to Academic Policies under "Withdrawal from Courses".)

Hybrid/Online Attendance: In the case of a hybrid or online course, attendance is considered similarly important. Therefore, failure to participate in academic activities is considered an absence. (Refer to the course syllabus for additional information.)