The Dean of Students office coordinates assistance for students and other constituents with traumatic events that may impact their lives such as an illness, death, or similar emergency. The includes assistance with locating a student on campus and help in contacting professors when there is an extended student absence due to such an emergency.
The Dean of Students office does not approve or authorize class absences. Notice by our office is provided as a courtesy to the student and the professor retains full rights to ask for related documentation for the absence and in their decision to allow make-up exams or any missed assignments. Notice by the Dean of Students office is not required or necessary for such approval.