Policy 5.05: Attendance and Performance

I. Overview.

This policy establishes the requirements for student attendance and performance in all courses offered at Quincy College to ensure academic success and integrity.

II. Policy Details

A. Attendance Requirements

• General Attendance:
  • All students are expected to attend classes regularly to achieve a successful academic performance level.
  • Instructors will collect attendance records from the beginning of the semester, including during the add/drop week, to ensure all students are actively participating.
• Course-Specific Requirements:
  • Specific attendance, grading, and performance criteria will be provided at the start of each semester and detailed in the course syllabus.

B. Record Keeping

• Instructors are required to maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records to provide necessary verification for academic assessments and administrative needs.

C. Withdrawal for Non-Attendance

• The college reserves the right to administratively withdraw students from their courses due to lack of attendance. This action will be taken to preserve the academic standards of the college and ensure that enrolled students are actively participating in their education.

III. Responsibilities

• Students: Must adhere to the attendance requirements specified in their course syllabi and attend classes regularly.
• Instructors: Responsible for recording attendance, informing students of their course-specific attendance policies, and reporting prolonged absences to the administration.
• Administration: Monitors compliance with this policy and processes administrative withdrawals, as necessary.

IV. Important Reminders

• Students should regularly consult their course syllabi and communicate any attendance-related issues to their instructors promptly.
• Failure to attend classes may impact a student’s academic performance, financial aid status, and program completion timeline.