Class Absence Notification Request
The Student Absence Notification Request Form is intended for critical situations and / or medical or family emergencies. We ask that you try to talk to your professors before we process an absence notification. It's best to have documentation to verify your situation. For help on how to talk with professors about your absences, visit our Coaching Tips page. Examples of critical situations and/or medical or family emergencies include:
- Apartment fire or natural disaster
- Concussions
- Crime victimizations
- Death in the family
- Family safety-related issues
- Hospitalizations
- Life-threatening issues
- Terminal illness
Non-emergency absences should be addressed with your professors directly. The following examples are not considered emergencies, and related absences should be addressed directly with faculty:
- Allergies
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Doctor's appointments
- Short-term, self-limited illnesses (i.e. covid, flu, colds, stomach bug)
- Events (i.e. Family graduations, Weddings, etc.)
- Job interviews
- Relationship conflicts
- Slips / falls
- Sprains
For chronic or on-going medical or health issues, students will be referred to Disability and Access to register for classroom accommodations, including temporary accommodations.
Please Note the following:
- Our office responds to online requests within 2 business days.
- To address immediate needs, contact your professors as soon as possible.
- It will be at the professor's discretion to excuse absences or class work, even with an absence notification from our office. We encourage you to follow up on our absence notification with your professors to arrange making up class work and assignments.
Documentation of Circumstances
Documentation is required prior to sending absence notifications. Examples of appropriate documentation include notes from treatment providers, hospital discharge forms, police reports, and obituaries. Submission of documentation does not guarantee that absence notifications will be provided. Additional documentation may be requested at the discretion of staff. Our office will not share details about your absence with professors.