COLLEGE POLICY ON CLASS ATTENDANCE

Abraham Baldwin College expects each student to conduct himself/herself in a responsible manner as an adult who understands that he is accountable for the choices he makes as a student. A student is expected to attend all class meetings scheduled in the courses for which he/she is registered. Instructors are expected to maintain an accurate written record of student attendance in class. Absence from class for whatever reason does not excuse a student from full responsibility for class work or assignments missed. A student will be allowed to make up work only if the instructor excuses the absences. Class attendance and grades are directly correlated, and a student must understand the importance of regular participation in classroom and laboratory activities. The college believes that all class meetings are important and requires that a student abide by the attendance policies adopted for individual classes by instructors or divisions. The attendance policy will be presented in writing to the students at the beginning of the semester. A student missing more than ten percent (10%) of the scheduled meetings may be withdrawn by the Registrar upon recommendation by the instructor. One withdrawn before the conclusion of one-third of the course(s) will receive the grade of “W;” one withdrawn between the one-third point and midterm will receive either the “W” or “WF,” at the instructor’s discretion; one withdrawn after midterm will receive a “WF.”