Absences - Excused with Documentation:
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University-sponsored events in which an excused absence form from the University
is presented to the SLA
facilitator (i.e. sports travel, approved field trip with another class).
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Death in the family. Appropriate verification will be needed such as an obituary
in the newspaper, funeral card, or note from the funeral home.
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Extended hospitalization. Appropriate verification will be required from your physician
and hospital. This does not include emergency room visits or doctor appointments
as excused.
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For students who are commuters—dangerous weather conditions in which driving is considered
by local police authorities to be unsafe.
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Being called to testify in a court case or jury duty – but not for being arrested.
(Verification required)
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Active military duty. (Verification required)
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These excused absences require that official documentation be provided within two
(2) weeks of the absence. If it is not provided within the 2-week timeframe, it
remains an unexcused absence.
