Absence Memo

Absence Memo

In the event that a student misses a class with a legitimate, documentable reason, that student may bring documentation to Office of the Associate Dean of Students at 67 George Street where the student may fill out a brief form with a schedule of missed class (es), dates missed, and names of the appropriate professors and advisor. After clearance from the dean, the office will notify the appropriate faculty by E-mail. Any excused absences and make up work are to be arranged between the professor and the student. In the case of extended absences, the office will generally ask the student to come in for a conference to ensure that academics are in order, despite the absences.

• Absence Memorandum Request (PDF)
• Medical Documentation Form (PDF)
• Absence Memo Request No Documentation Provided (PDF)

You may print these form to submit it as a hard copy (completed) along with your documentation. ONLY if documentation is to be faxed (843-953-2290) or mailed to the office.

Chronic Illness Absence Memorandum Request

Student must present current documentation confirming a chronic medical condition for which they are receiving ongoing treatment. When documentation is received, the student must complete an absence memo request for the current semester. Student must discuss possible absences due to this medical condition with each professor. If absences become excessive, please discuss this with your professor and call the Absence Memo Office to schedule an appointment.

• Chronic Illness Absence Memorandum Request (PDF)

CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law designed to provide students with greater access to and control over information contained in their educational records while at the same time prohibiting, in most circumstances, the release of any information contained in those educational records without express written consent of the student. This law guarantees privacy of student records, open access by students to their records, restricted release of information to specified authorities or others only with written consent, and procedures allowing students to challenge the contents of their records. The law also requires that an inventory of records be maintained denoting the location, content, and any official review of students' records and identifying the staff member in charge of records and/or reviews. Notice of this law must be provided annually to all students. Forms necessary for obtaining access to student records are provided by the Office of the Registrar.