- Policy Number:
- SA-43-06-1
- Responsible Office:
- Dean of Students
- Approved Date:
- 11/7/2006
Policy
The Dean of Students Office will notify instructors/professional advisors of an extended student absence. If a student is unable to attend classes for 7 consecutive days or more due to an illness, family or other emergency, the Dean of Students Office will send written notification of the absence to the student’s instructors when this service is requested by the student.
Request Extended Leave
An Extended Leave Request may be made using this link. The Dean of Students Office does not excuse extended absences. If an instructor requests verification of an absence, the Dean of Students Office will let the instructor know whether or not documentation was received.
The Dean of Students Office does not verify or excuse absences. If an instructor requests verification of an absence, the Dean of Students Office will make copies of any verification provided by the student.
Temporary Impairments
Temporary impairments include, but are not limited to, injuries, broken limbs, burns, post surgery recovery/rehabilitation and other similar conditions, which temporarily impair and/or interfere with your ability to fully participate in academic activities. They usually are not classified as disabilities and therefore are not included under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University is not obligated to provide services to students with temporary impairments. However, communication about the impairment and accommodations can result in an effective solution.
Updated 7/29/2026