If you're sick and need to miss class, there are a few steps to follow depending on the situation.
📝 If you miss regular classes
- Fill out a Declaration of Cause form.
- Submit the form to each of your course instructors.
- This lets them know why you were absent and helps keep your records up to date.
🧪 If you miss a final exam
- Special procedures apply for missed final exams.
- These are outlined in the Academic Calendar under “Examinations.”
- You’ll need to follow the process for Setting and Conducting a Special Exam.
- Submit your Declaration of Cause form and any supporting documents to the Registrar’s Office.
📘 Helpful Definitions
- Declaration of Cause form: A form you complete to explain why you missed class or an exam.
- Registrar’s Office: The university office that manages student records, course registration, and exam procedures.
- Special Exam: An exam scheduled outside the regular exam period due to approved circumstances like illness.
📝 Special Notes
- Always communicate with your instructors as soon as possible if you're sick.
- Keep copies of any documents you submit, just in case.
- You can find the Academic Calendar on the university website for full exam policies.