Disability Support Services
Disability-Related Class Attendance/Absence
Attendance, and with it, class and group project participation,
is essential toward students' mastery of the learning objectives
for many
courses. Certain academic programs at
Embry Riddle have attendance requirements that are mandated by the FAA. Therefore, ERAU faculty set class attendance
policies. Faculty also determines whether
students may make-up missed assignments, quizzes or exams. Faculty is not required to reduce academic
standards or alter essential course elements for purposes of accommodation
Students may authorize Disability Support Services to verify the
legitimacy of frequent or extended absences due to disability. Students
who are aware that they may have disability-related absences should
consult with their academic advisor each semester to plan a manageable
course schedule. In such cases, DSS can provide liaison and
guidance so that students can make informed decisions regarding their
academic
program. For example, students with attendance
issues may wish to consider a reduction in credit hours and limit or postpone
interactive courses. Some students may
benefit from investigating the potential of distance education for meeting degree
requirements.
Toward the end of a semester, when frequent or extended absences
delay completion of course objectives, individual students may consult
with
their instructor to request an Incomplete (I) grade. Students requesting an Incomplete grade should have the ability
to complete course requirements within the period of time specified in the catalog
for their particular campus (DB or EC)
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