Attendence

Attendance Policy

It is the responsibility of the student to attend all scheduled classes in each of the courses that he/she is enrolled.  A student is considered in attendance until he/she withdraws or is absent more than 10% of the total hours that a course usually meets in a semester.  When a student is absent more than 10% of the class time, the student may be administratively withdrawn from class and is subject to a failing grade.  Exceptions to this policy can be made only by the appropriate Associate Vice President.

Attendance Policy For Internet Students

To provide you the benefits of a focused, disciplined learning experience, online courses are structured within the framework of a 16-week semester, 8-week semester or 10-week summer session.  Although some courses may require that you come to campus or arrange a proctor for supervised tests and/or labs, there will be no regularly scheduled campus class attendance requirements.  While there is more flexibility than in on-campus instruction, online courses do require regular participation; for example, observing assignment due dates, regularly logging in, and responding to your teacher's and classmates' correspondence, including discussion board postings.  Unless instructed otherwise by your teacher, you are required to login to the course every 48 hours.  If you fail to maintain regular participation, you will be withdrawn from the course with a "WF."  In order to withdraw from any course with a "W," you must withdraw prior to or on the academic withdrawal deadline, which is published in the college calendar. The withdrawal policy in the FDTC Catalog will be observed. Students no longer need to contact their instructor to withdraw. Each student now have the privilege of withdrawing themselves online thru web advisor: Otherwise students must come in to the Office of the Registrar to complete the necessary paperwork to withdraw.

Attendance Policy For Veterans

This attendance policy is required for institutions offering courses for veterans or other eligible persons enrolled in non-college degree (NCD) programs approved under Title 38, United States Code, 3676.

This policy is established to set minimum standards of attendance for student(s) enrolled in non-college degree programs receiving veteran education benefits.  Wherever the word "veteran" is used, it is intended to include all persons receiving veteran education benefits.

Veterans enrolled in non-degree programs will be interrupted for unsatisfactory attendance when accumulated absences, tardies, and class cuts exceed ten (10) percent of class contact hours. *  The interruption will be reported to the Veterans Administration within 30 days of the last date of attendance (use VA Form 22-1999b).

A veteran may be re-enrolled for benefits at the beginning of the term following interruption because of unsatisfactory attendance only when the cause of unsatisfactory attendance has been removed.

Students interrupted a second time for unsatisfactory attendance will not be allowed to re-enroll for benefits in the absence of mitigating circumstances.

Mitigating Circumstances:  Mitigating circumstances are those which directly hinder pursuit of a course and which are judged to be beyond the student's control.  The following are some general categories of mitigating circumstances.  This list is not all-inclusive.

  1. Serious illness of the veteran.
  2. Serious illness or death in the veteran's immediate family.
  3. Emergency financial obligations or change of place of employment or work schedule which preclude pursuit of the course.
  4. Active duty military service, including active duty for training.

For institutions that have a published "Leave of Absence" Policy: Student(s) receiving VA education benefits will have their benefits discontinued while on an "official leave of absence."

* NOTE:  If the institution's existing policy is more restrictive, that policy will be used.

 

53-17 - Attendance and Withdrawal from Course(s)

  

Reference

SCSB

Policy: 3-2-203

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FDTC

Policy:  50-28 Attendance & 50-27 Academic Standards

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Other

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Procedure Description

Attendance/Withdrawal:

A student is considered in attendance until he/she withdraws or is absent more than 10% of the total hours that a course usually meets in a semester. When a student is absent more than 10% of the class time, the student may be administratively withdrawn from class and subject to a failing grade. Exceptions to this policy can be made only by the appropriate Associate Vice President.

Withdrawal: A student wishing to withdraw from the College should first consult with his/her advisor. A withdrawal form that is available from the advisor must be completed and filed with the Registrar's Office. Compliance with this procedure protects the student's privileges of readmission and credit transfer to another institution.

Academic Dismissal: The College does not suspend/dismiss students if they are not maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Rather, faculty and professional support staff provide assistance through academic advising, individual counseling, and referrals to make students aware of education services available to help them succeed. Students must meet specific established departmental standards to remain in a program.

For in-class courses, a student is expected to attend all scheduled classes in which he/she is enrolled. When a student is absent more than 10% of the class time, he/she may be withdrawn with a grad of "W" or "WF" at the discretion of the instructor. Prior to an instructor withdrawing a student for excessive absences, the instructor will attempt to communicate with the student to evaluate the circumstances and to determine the actions needed for student success in the course.

For Internet courses, a student who fails to maintain regular participation and timely submission of assignments according to instructions posted in the course syllabus may be withdrawn with a grade of "W" or "WF" at the discretion of the instructor.

A student may withdraw prior to the published Withdrawal Deadline with a grade of "W". This withdrawal must be initiated by the student.

A student who withdraws after the published Withdrawal Deadline will receive a grade of "WF". Exceptions to this policy may be made only by the division Associate Vice President.

The "last date of attendance" for withdrawal purposes will be as follows:

1. On campus classes: Last day the student attended class

2. Online classes: Last day of assignment submission.


Drop/No-show:
A student who does not attend any class meeting prior to the Drop Date will be dropped as a No-Show.

A student who attends any class meeting prior to the Drop Date will not be considered a No-Show and will remain on the roster until he/she withdraws, is withdrawn, or receives a grade.

A student who does not complete the first weekly assignment for an Online course will be dropped as a No-Show.

A student who logs into an Online course any time between the first day of class and the Drop Date will not be considered a No-Show and will remain on the roster until he/she withdraws, is withdrawn, or receives a grade.


A student who completes the first weekly assignment in an online course but fails to complete the subsequent weekly assignments may be withdrawn with a "W" or "WF". ,br>
A student wishing to withdraw from a course(s) should first consult with his/her instructor. The student is responsible for initiating a withdrawal with the instructor. A grade of "W" or "WF" will be assigned.

Fall or Spring Semester: must withdraw prior to the completion of the 46th instructional day.
10-Week Summer Session: must withdraw prior to the completion of the 32nd instructional day.
8-Week Session: must withdraw prior to the completion of the 26th instructional day.
5-Week Summer Session: must withdraw prior to the completion of the 16th instructional day.

(See Student College Calendar for specific dates.) Quality points are not earned and the grade is not used in computing the student's grade point average. Approval of the appropriate Associate Vice President is required when a student withdraws after the designated withdrawal date. The grade recorded is "WF" or "W" based on the academic average at the time of withdrawal. A grade of "WF" will be used in computing the student's grade point average. A student normally may not withdraw from a course after the withdrawal date except in certain instances which effectively prevent the student's completion of the course. Failure to file a withdrawal form with the Registrar's office will result in the grade of "F" being assigned for the course.

All students receiving Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Center prior to withdrawal regarding repayment of debt.

Compliance with this procedure protects the student's privileges of readmission and credit transfer to another institution. ID cards must be returned to Registrar Services when a student completely withdraws from the college.