Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes. However, LETU realizes that unexpected situations can arise that do not allow students to attend class as planned. If a student misses two on-ground classes (or two weeks of online classes) the student will not be automatically dropped from that course. Instead, in the event of any absence, students must contact their instructor immediately (preferably in advance of the missed class) to explain the reason for the absence and ask if they may make it up with additional work. Instructors are empowered and encouraged to provide opportunities for students to make up the missed work if the absence was unavoidable and considered excused. It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course if they are not able to meet course requirements.
Students should also arrive on time for class. If they arrive more than 15 minutes late they will be "tardy." Three tardies may equal one absence.
The class attendance policy for all adult programs is as follows:
1. An absence will be given in the following situations:
- Not in attendance during an on-ground class session.
- Not participating for a week in an online course, or an online portion of a blended course.
2. Absences may result in grading penalties, to be determined by the instructor.
3. Students who anticipate more than one absence in a two or three credit hour course should drop the course, unless arrangements have been made with the instructor to make up the absence. See the refund policy to determine any applicable refunds.
