Introduction       The University       Admission       Registration, Tuition, and Fees       Academic Policies and Procedures          Credit Value and Course Numbers          Classification of Students          The Texas Success Initiative          Quantity of Work Rule          Evaluation          Computation of the Grade Point Average          Correspondence Work by Resident Students          Center for Teaching and Learning          Adding and Dropping Classes          Changing Pass/​Fail Registration          Withdrawal          Attendance          Class Syllabi          Examinations          Searches          Availability of Classwork to Students          Grade Reports          Scholastic Probation and Dismissal          Honors          Teacher Certification          Transcripts          Diplomas          Personal Record Information          Summons to Administrative Offices          Official Communications with the University       Student Services       Libraries and Other Academic Resources       Appendices       Index

• Introduction
• The University
• Admission
• Registration, Tuition, and Fees
• Academic Policies and Procedures
  • Credit Value and Course Numbers
  • Classification of Students
  • The Texas Success Initiative
  • Quantity of Work Rule
  • Evaluation
  • Computation of the Grade Point Average
  • Correspondence Work by Resident Students
  • Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Adding and Dropping Classes
  • Changing Pass/​Fail Registration
  • Withdrawal
  • Attendance
  • Class Syllabi
  • Examinations
  • Searches
  • Availability of Classwork to Students
  • Grade Reports
  • Scholastic Probation and Dismissal
  • Honors
  • Teacher Certification
  • Transcripts
  • Diplomas
  • Personal Record Information
  • Summons to Administrative Offices
  • Official Communications with the University
• Student Services
• Libraries and Other Academic Resources
• Appendices
• Index

Attendance

Regular attendance at all class meetings is expected. Instructors are responsible for implementing attendance policy and must notify students of any special attendance requirements.

Special regulations of colleges and schools, required by the unique nature of their programs of study, may be enacted through the normal approval process. These special regulations may not conflict with University regulations on class attendance and absence.

Religious holy days. A student who misses classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day should inform the instructor as far in advance of the absence as possible, so that arrangements can be made to complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence.

Absence for military service. In accordance with section 51.9111 of the Texas Education Code, a student is excused from attending classes or engaging in other required activities, including exams, if he or she is called to active military service of a reasonably brief duration. The maximum time for which the student may be excused has been defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as “no more than 25 percent of the total number of class meetings or the contact hour equivalent (not including the final examination period) for the specific course or courses in which the student is currently enrolled at the beginning of the period of active military service.” The student will be allowed a reasonable time after the absence to complete assignments and take exams. Policies affecting students who withdraw from the University for military service are given in the Withdrawal section.