General Attendance Policy
The College will support the attendance policy of an instructor, provided that policy is clearly explained on the instructor’s syllabus. However, a student may not be permitted to begin attending a course after s/he has been reported as non-attending in the Dept. of Education Non-Attendance Report (EDNAR).
Non-Attendance Due to Religious Observance
It is the policy of the College to respect its members’ observance of their major religious holidays. Administrators and instructors responsible for the scheduling of required academic activities or essential services are expected to avoid conflict with such holidays as much as possible. Such activities include examinations, registration, and various deadlines that are a part of the Academic Calendar. When scheduling conflicts prove unavoidable, no student will be penalized for absence due to religious observance, and alternative means will be sought for satisfying the academic requirements involved. If a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out between the student and the instructor, they should consult the appropriate Chair. If an additional appeal is needed, it may be taken to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Absences Due to Pregnancy or Related Conditions
Marymount Manhattan College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary by a student’s doctor and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work. Students needing assistance can seek accommodations from the Title IX Coordinator, Rebecca Mattis-Pinard at titleIXcoordinator@mmm.edu or 212-517-0563.
Absence Due to Military Service
Students who receive military orders for active duty or deployment will receive “W” (Withdrawal) grades for the term. An exception to this policy can be made if a student receives military orders after the eleventh week of classes, has completed approximately 80% of the assignments, and can reach an agreement with the faculty (at the faculty member’s discretion) about how missed work will be made up. Annual Training (AT) or other normal training orders are not considered mobilization or active duty orders. Students who receive orders for Annual Training should make a formal request to postpone their orders until the end of the term. If their request for postponement is denied, and the student and faculty member can come to an agreement about how the missed work will be made up, then the student may remain eligible for credit and grades without penalty for absences due to routine training. For more information, please see the Military Withdrawal Policy.