Absence Verification Categories
Overview
As outlined in the Attendance Regulation, there are four categories of absences that can be reviewed and verified through this process:
- Medical (surgeries and hospitalizations)
- Death in the Immediate Family
- Military Orders
- Legal Obligations
For an absence not covered through the Absence Verification Process, students need to work with their instructor per the attendance regulation.
Religious Observations
If you plan to miss class for a religious holy day, you must submit a request through the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). If approved, you will receive a letter via email to give to your professor in order to be excused.
Important information about Religious Holy Day requests
- Festivals, church retreats, etc. do not qualify for excused holy day absences.
- These requests should be made at the beginning of each semester, or no later than two weeks prior to the day you plan to be absent.
Reasons for an Absence
Absence Type | Covered under Absence Verification Process |
---|---|
A student is hospitalized (planned or unplanned) | Yes |
A student has surgery (planned or unplanned) | Yes |
Death in immediate family | Yes |
Military Orders | Yes |
Legal Obligations | Yes |
A student has a cold, flu, COVID-19, etc. | No |
A student has a scheduled doctor’s appointment | No |
A student has a headache | No |
Religious holy day | No (contact OIEEO) |
Conferences, field trips, club sports, dance teams, NC State fair participation, volunteer work, 4-H participation, etc. | No |
Travel | No |
Weather | No |
Work obligation(s) | No |
Appropriate documentation
For your request to be reviewed, documentation is necessary. Click the link below to learn more about appropriate forms of documentation to include in your submission.