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Record.
Students are responsible for maintain-
ing a record of their own absences and tardi-
ness incidents and reasons for each. This
information is important in case of excessive
absences or the need to make an appeal to the
academic dean.
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Lateness.
Three unexcused tardiness incidents
equal one absence.
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Excess Absences.
Absences exceeding the
number permitted will not ordinarily be excused
by the instructor. Instructors have the right to
specify for their classes the penalty for exces-
sive absences. In most cases, the penalty will
be a grade reduction.
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Maximum Absences.
Normally students are not
permitted to miss more than 25 percent of class
meetings regardless of the reasons. If absences
exceed this number, students will normally
receive a grade of F, unless properly withdrawn
from the course, in which case a grade of W
may be assigned. Where extenuating circum-
stances are involved, an appeal to the academic
dean may be made for special consideration.
The dean will review the course syllabus as well
as the faculty and student record prior to ren-
dering any decision.
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Exams, tests, quizzes.
Students are not usually
permitted to miss a class on the day of a sched-
uled quiz or exam.
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Veterans.
If a student is a military veteran and is
receiving government benefits, the veteran is
responsible to follow the attendance regulations
established by the Veterans Administration.
Holidays.
Students may receive double absences
for being absent from classes the day before or
after a holiday or vacation period as specified by
the instructor within the syllabus.
Music lessons.
Students are accountable for
every meeting of private music lessons. Students
should notify the Music Office at least 24 hours in
advance (except in emergencies) when they need
to cancel a scheduled private music lesson.
Field trips.
A required school function (such as a
field trip or a music tour) that causes a student to
miss classes and chapels is considered an
excused absence. In the case of individual
required field trips, students are responsible to
submit their own chapel absences or weekend
leave forms.
Assignments
Due dates for research papers, book reports and
other assignments are normally given in the
course syllabus. Students are responsible to plan
and pace their work so that assignments will be
submitted when due. Any exceptions to the
schedule established in a course syllabus are at
the discretion of the instructor, provided the
change does not negatively impact the student’s
ability to prepare based on the schedule estab-
lished within a syllabus. Late work is not normally
accepted. In some cases, instructors may permit
an extension at their discretion simply as an
expression of grace.
Examinations
There is no final examination week each semester
at CIU. Final examinations may be scheduled for
one or more class periods near the end of the
term. Students who cannot avoid missing a test
period should consult the teacher ahead of time
to request rescheduling. Normally, permission to
make up tests will not be granted for personal
reasons or social activities. In the case of absence
from a test period for other than medical reasons
or approved field trips, the teacher has the right to
determine whether the reasons given for the pro-
posed absence warrant an excuse. Students may
not be excused from classes prior to the last day
of the term.
Re-Examinations
If, under exceptional circumstances, an instructor
permits a re-examination, the student must take
the exam within four weeks after the end of the
semester. If the student passes the examination,
the final grade will be adjusted accordingly, but
the grade obtained on the re-taken examination
should not carry the same value as the original
final examination. Re-examination is granted sole-
ly at the discretion of the instructor of record.
Plagiarism
CIU expects students to be honorable in all their
academic work. All students are to do and be
responsible for their own work. Dishonesty in
assignments, examinations, written papers or any
other academic work is contrary to scriptural prin-
ciples of Christian living and is an affront to fellow
students and the faculty.