/Institutions/Marymount-Manhattan-College/json/2023-2024/The-Griffin-Guide-Student-Handbook-local.json

/Institutions/Marymount-Manhattan-College/json/2023-2024/The-Griffin-Guide-Student-Handbook.json

Jury Duty

Jury service can provide students with a good opportunity to fulfill one of their important civic responsibilities; however, balancing that experience while pursuing an education can be challenging. The courts generally allow for one postponement, and MMC expects students to request a postponement so their service falls during a college break. Should a student be able to provide supporting documentation detailing their postponement requests, but is ultimately required to serve, the student should speak directly with their professors about the impact service would have on their academic progress. Faculty will make their best efforts to work with the student to make it possible for the student to complete the course work to ensure the students’ progress will not be compromised. If a student’s service is lengthy and requires withdrawing from a course, MMC will, to the best of our ability, work with the student to mitigate any potential academic and/or financial hardship. The student should consult with the Dean of Students or the Dean of Student Success Advisement.