Compassionate
Compassionate reasons range from bereavement to weddings to high school commencements and more. We get that life happens outside of your academics and there may be a time when you can’t meet your responsibilities due to something we would consider a compassionate reason. Please realize though that these considerations are not granted automatically and documentation depending on the circumstance must be provided to support the reason for the absence. In all cases, the Academic Consideration Form still must be submitted and you must take action at the earliest possible opportunity to come and speak with us.
Please see your instructor for approvals of missed course work, if your course outline doesn’t indicate how to handle missed course work under 10%.
Please connect with us through our Academic Advising Help Portal to determine what documentation is suitable if it isn’t listed below:
- Bereavement: including funerals, visitations – death certificate, obituary notice.
- Wedding: invitation and relationship to the wedding party.
- High School Commencement: invitation or notification from high school that shows the date, time, and location of the event.
- Non-Varsity Sporting Events, Non-Western Academic Events: proof of date, time, and duration along with evidence that you are required at the event. Please do not book or commit to any event prior to speaking with Academic Advising. We do not want you to book tickets before you find out if your absence will be supported.
NOTE: If you write your accommodated exams through Student Accessibility Services (students with disabilities) you will also need to contact accessible education to set up your makeup exam. Please check your course outline to determine how and when your instructor wants you to contact them. It is important you contact them separately from this Academic Absence approval process – and as soon as you can.
