Attendance
Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Wilmington University expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each class on time. Exceptions may be made for Wilmington University-sponsored or work-related activities, illness, or valid emergencies.
Please note that some academic colleges have additional attendance requirements beyond those specified in this section. In accordance with veterans’ and financial aid regulations, attendance must be taken for all enrolled veterans in each class learning session.
Attendance/Hybrid Courses
Wilmington University stresses that regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. A hybrid course meets for in-class and online learning sessions. Students are expected to attend all in-class sessions and to participate in all online sessions as required by the instructor. Failure to do so may be considered an unexcused absence without prior approval by the course instructor.
Online Learning Courses
Attendance for an online learning course is defined as “logging onto the course” and participating in course assignments and discussions as directed by the instructor. Failure to do so may be considered an unexcused absence without prior approval by the course instructor.
Unexcused Absence - Administratively Dropped
Students who are absent for the first two sessions of a course will be administratively dropped (removed) from the course roster. Being administratively dropped from a course may have unintended consequences on a student’s financial aid and/or standing with the University. Students should also be familiar with the “First Semester Suspension” policy found under the heading: Probation, Suspension and Academic Standing.