Academic Policies

Expected Absences

Expected Absences which include:

• Religious Observance
• Jury Duty
• National Boards
• Planned Medical Leave
• Academic Event/Meeting

A student with an expected absence needs to submit the “Absence Request Form” with appropriate documentation at least 45 days in advance to the Academic Affairs Office and to the Clinical Education Office if applicable.  Not all requests for expected absences will be approved.