SA 3.0: Attendance Policy
PURPOSE
To define the attendance requirements for MLS students.
REQUIREMENTS
Each student is required to attend all classes, lectures, case study sessions, and clinical experiences. There are no allotted days for sick leave or absences. All didactic (theory-based) courses and clinical practicum work must be completed before grades (other than ‘Incomplete’) can be assigned. This may necessitate extra days being made up in the clinical department or at the end of the year. If many sick days are accrued in one rotation block, the entire rotation may have to be rescheduled at a later date to complete the required material. The timing and location of this rescheduled work will be established by UNMC program administration.
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Failure to meet the program’s attendance requirements may result in corrective action, including academic probation, dismissal, or a required leave of absence.
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Absences due to special circumstances (e.g., funerals, weddings, etc.) must be approved by the department instructor and or clinical site liaison, the UNMC Clinical Coordinator and/or the UNMC Program Director.