Since classes at Alverno involve active participation through discussions, small group or laboratory work, attendance is expected, whether it is face to face or online. Instructors expect students to be responsible for coming to class on time. Consistent tardiness may be considered an absence. When students enroll in a course, they are accountable for all course requirements.
When extenuating circumstances arise, the student is expected to contact the instructor regarding making up missed work. The Advising Office may serve as a contact point for students with exceptional circumstances such as surgeries, extended illnesses, jury duty, etc. Students who require a modification to attendance requirements as a reasonable accommodation must contact Colleen Barnett, Student Access Coordinator.
Instructors may advise a student to drop a course, or may decide that a student is ineligible to continue attending a course if attendance has not been regular or the student has missed the first class meeting. However, in both instances: If the student chooses to drop the course, it is the student’s responsibility to officially drop the course by contacting the Registrar’s Office.
