Policies and Procedures

Students are responsible for knowing and following all the relevant policies and procedures established by the school and university. This information can be found in the VCU Bulletin.

Departmental Attendance Policy

Attendance is required at each class meeting. For a class that meets twice a week, after the second absence a student is placed on attendance probation and the student's grade may be lowered; after the forth absence the student may be assigned a failing grade for the course. For classes that meet once a week, after the first absence a student is placed on attendance probation and the student s grade may be lowered; after the second absence the student may be assigned a failing grade for the course. Permission to miss a class meeting must be obtained from the instructor prior to the absence. Notes from physicians and lawyers, and court appearances are accepted as excuses for absence only at the discretion of the instructor.