University Attendance Policy

This policy has come down from the Administration, and it applies across the University. (You might well spread the word among your friends if you know anyone who might run afoul of this.)

Attendance Reporting:

Students are required to participate in a course-related activity within the first three days of the start date of the course. Students may be administratively withdrawn from the course and/or may lose financial aid benefits if a qualifying activity has not occurred between the student and the course work or faculty within the first three days of the course. Simply logging into a course online via the Learning Management System (Blackboard) is not considered qualifying activity.

Student non-participation during the first 8 days of a course may initiate the administrative course withdrawal process. Student non-participation, mid-course, for 14 consecutive days may also initiate the administrative course withdrawal process.

According to policies and procedures set forth by Ashland University’s Department for Veterans’ Services, AU will grant any service member requiring more than a 30-day leave a release from coursework. Contact the Office of Veterans’ Services for more information regarding this process.

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