General Remarks on Missed WorkIf a student is unable to turn in an assignment or write an exam due to medical, emotional or other reasons recognized by the University, one of the followingcourses of action will be taken after receipt of appropriate documentation of the situation.
Documentation of Illness or Other ProblemsIt is the responsibility of the student to provide adequate documentation of the situation and to inform the instructor in a timely manner so that the necessary appropriate action can be taken. Usually it is expected that the student will provide a written explantion of the situation to the instructor within three days of returning to the University after any absence or period of illness or other problem. In no case will documents be considered more than seven days after a student has returned to the University.A form for the information required in the documentation is available on this Web site. Missing an AssignmentStudents who miss an assignment because of medical, emotional, or other problems should talk to the instructor about it as soon as possible. In such cases a mark computed using the z-scores of the other assignments in the course will be substituted.The form for missed work must be submitted; talking to the instructor is not an acceptable substitute for submitting the required form. Missing a Midterm ExamStudents who miss a midterm exam because of medical, emotional, or other problems should talk to the instructor about it as soon as possible. In such cases a mark computed using the scaled z-scores of the other exams in the course will be substituted.The form for missed work must be submitted; talking to the instructor is not an acceptable substitute for submitting the required form. Missing the Final ExamRefer to the University's policies on exams for more information. In some cases a mark computed using the scaled z-scores of the other exams in the course will be substituted. |