Academic and Faculty Affairs
Student Institutional Excuses
A Student Institutional Excuse may be granted to a student who participates as a representative of the University in academic (including research), extra- or co-curricular, or athletic activities, or for military service. Students may be excused for institutional purposes from otherwise required academic activity only when a valid Student Institutional Excuse is approved by the appropriate administrative unit or official. Qualified students seeking to obtain a Student Institutional Excuse may visit the Student Institutional Excuse website to apply. Students seeking an attendance accommodation should contact Disability Resources.
Responsible Executive: Provost
Responsible Office: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Effective Date: March 28, 2008
Last Revised: June 19, 2020
Contact: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
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Keywords:
Academic excuse
Athletic excuse
Extracurricular excuse
Military excuse
For additional information about this policy, contact the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Dean of Students, or Veteran and Military Services
Qualified students seeking to obtain a Student Institutional Excuse may visit the Student Institutional Excuse website or access the request forms below to apply
Students seeking an attendance accommodation may visit the Disability Resources website for additional information
Student Institutional Excuse Forms
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