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Policy > Athletics Handbook > Coaches > Policies > Class Attendance Policy

Class Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend all class sessions scheduled for each course. However, the University faculty and administration understand that everyday life situations such as illness, vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, etc., sometimes make it impossible or difficult for a student to attend every session, but the performance students must be held accountable for not attending classes.

Missing over 12 unexcused classes will trigger a three‐strike system. Once a student‐athlete has accumulated 11 unexcused absences (STRIKE 1) they will immediately be prohibited from participating in the equivalent of 10% of their season (see table below). Once a student‐athlete has accumulated 12 unexcused absences (STRIKE 2) they will immediately be prohibited from participating in the equivalent of 20% of their season (see table below). Once a student‐athlete has accumulated 13 unexcused absences (3rd strike) they will IMMEDIATELY be prohibited for participating for the remainder of the season.

• Any discrepancies a student‐athlete may have concerning an unexcused absence should be reported to the Assistant AD who oversees the Attendance Report within 10 business days.

• The suspension carries from year‐to‐year (e.g., Football student‐athlete accumulates 13 absences after the completion of the Fall 2018 football season. The student‐athlete will be accountable for an entire season and be prohibited from participating during the Fall 2018 season).

• The penalty is enforced IMMEDIATELY and is recorded by the Assistant AD who oversees student‐athlete attendance. This is not a decision that the coach or student‐athlete makes.

• After the spring semester of the current academic year if you have three strikes or 13 unexcused absences you are not eligible to receive any athletic scholarships.

*See Chart below for specific sport information regarding absences.

All appeals should be made to the Director of Athletics.