Student Organization Excused Absence Policy

As described in the University Catalog, Absence From Class policy. participation in activities sponsored or conducted by recognized student organizations may qualify for University Excused Absences.  In order to qualify under this policy the following provisions must be met:

1. The activity must be approved in advance.

2. The activity must be shown to have a clear educational mission, and be closely linked to academic pursuits or to other official University functions.

3. The activity and the excused absence must be endorsed by the organization advisor.

Policy on absences as a result of Religious Holidays.

The 2003-2005 Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog states on page 121 that “Absences resulting from major religious holidays will be excused when the student presents the request in advance of the absence to the Dean of Student Affairs.”   

The intent of this policy is to allow students to attend religious ceremonies on the day of the observance.  Major religious holidays are considered to be those days that are traditionally celebrated within each of the world’s major religions.  Retreats, conferences, revivals, or other functions specific to a denomination or congregation are not eligible for an excused absence within this policy. 

Established as policy
September 10, 2003

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