AVERETT ONLINE Attendance Policy

Averett University Academic Catalog 2020-2021 p. 301-302

Regular class attendance is an obligation implicit in the agreement between the student who applies for admission and the program that admits the student. Anyone enrolled in a course is responsible for the work done in all class meetings and/or required interactions. Therefore, the University expects the student to regularly attend or participate in all class meetings and/or required interactions of the courses for which the student is enrolled. Attendance dates are outlined in each course syllabus.

There is no official distinction between an excused and unexcused absence. Absence from class may adversely affect a student’s grade. The student should determine with each instructor to what extent absenteeism would affect the grade in that course. Specific attendance requirements for each course are also included in the syllabus provided by the instructor for the course.

The Department of Education (DOE) requires a student who is absent, not attending, or participating in required interactions, during a 14 calendar day period to provide written confirmation documenting expected date of return to class. This documentation must be received by the student’s Student Success Coach by the beginning of the third week of an expected absence. Failure to provide this documentation may result in the student being administratively withdrawn from the University.

Students must attend class to receive financial aid funds. Any student with a break in schedule of more than 45 days must have valid documentation on file or risk the return of all or a portion of Title IV funds per federal regulations. Documentation would include an approved Leave of Absence (LOA) and supporting documentation may be required from the student. Not providing this information will result in the student being administratively withdrawn from the institution. Return of funds may leave a student owing Averett University a balance due on the student’s account.

Please refer to the Withdrawal Policy to understand options for withdrawing from a course registration or the institution. Additional information regarding the Drop Period, W Period, or WP/WF Period is found in the Grading Policy. Information on how class attendance may affect a grade is also found in the Grading Policy. Please consult with your Student Success Coach if you have any questions.