Student Religious Accommodation Procedure

Students shall be permitted no more than two days of excused absences for religious observances during an academic year. These absences are not in addition to the number currently permitted by College policy; thus, the threshold of minimum absences from class each semester is 20% including those for religious observance, or the maximum percentage listed on the course syllabus, which has been approved by the College administration. The only difference for religious observance absences is that the student must be permitted the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for religious observance.

Students requesting an excused absence for religious observance must complete the Religious Accommodation Form and submit it to their Instructor(s) at least 14 college working days in advance of the intended absence. The completed form includes not only the day requested and the class(es) to be missed, but also the agreed-upon manner on how, when, and where the make-up(s) will take place for the missed work. Failure to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule will void the student’s right to make up the work, unless the Instructor(s) involved agree to a reschedule. Excused absences for religious observances do not relieve students from responsibility for any part of the course work required during the period of absence.

June 13, 2022