Suffolk University Law School Student Handbook 2022-2023

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Special Rules for Asynchronous Online Courses

For distance education/online courses taught in an asynchronous format, students shall be regarded as absent if they fail to complete an assignment for one class, unless absence is otherwise defined in the course syllabus.

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Reporting Absences to the Instructor, Dean of Students

Any absences within the Applicable Absence Limitation should be reported directly to the instructor by the student. Any absences in excess of the Applicable Absence Limitation shall be reported to the Dean of Students by the student as soon as practicable.

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Reporting of Excess Absences

In any course in which a student has been absent for more than the Applicable Absence Limitation, the instructor of that course shall notify the Dean of Students, indicating the dates or number of class absences.

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Excused Absences Beyond the Applicable Absence Limitation

It is unnecessary to request an excuse for absences within the Acceptable Absence Limitation. However, if a student exceeds the Acceptable Absence Limitation in a class due to extraordinary circumstances, the Dean of Students has discretion to excuse the student from attending the class for a limited amount of time beyond the Applicable Absence Limitation. Such excusal may include a requirement that a student watch recorded classes, if available, within a certain amount of time, complete additional assignments, or take other action to review course material (as determined by the Dean of Students in consultation with the instructor of the course).

If a student fails or is unable to comply with requirements set forth as part of an extended excusal, the student will be subject to exclusion from the course as per Paragraph 8.

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Student Responsibilities Regarding Absences and Attendance Records

Students are advised to keep a personal record of all absences and are responsible for notifying faculty if they need to be absent. Students are also responsible for notifying the Dean of Students if they exceed the Acceptable Absence Limitation.

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Exclusion Determination

If the student is subject to exclusion from a course under Paragraph 2, an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs shall determine, in light of applicable circumstances and upon consultation with the reporting instructor and the Dean of Students, if the student shall be withdrawn from the course.

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