Punctual and regular class attendance is expected of all students. Students are directly responsible to notify instructors of a class absence and can request the Dean of Students Office (773-298-3123 or deanofstudents@sxu.edu) to notify instructors of an illness or emergency.
Excessive absence, even for serious reasons, may disqualify a student from receiving academic credit. In the event of foreseeable absence, the student should make suitable arrangements with instructors regarding work in advance. Reported absences do not relieve the student of academic responsibilities nor do they guarantee approval for an excused absence. The student should take responsibility to obtain class notes and assignments. It is up to the discretion of the instructor to approve the opportunity to make-up any missed course activity. For prolonged absences, students are encouraged to contact an academic advisor or the Dean of Students Office, in addition to instructors.
Excused Absences
Participating in University sponsored events such as academic conferences or athletic events, as well as the observance of religious holidays not officially observed by the University, for example, the Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al Adaha, is considered an excused absence. An excused absence may not be counted as a missed class in a course in which attendance is a measure of academic performance. Reasonable extensions of time must be given for missed assignments and exams must be reasonably rescheduled without academic penalty. Students must inform their instructor reasonably well in advance in writing of their planned absence. Students are responsible for obtaining class notes and assignments and working with their instructor to complete any missed work.