PHASE 1 ATTENDANCE WILL ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
- Personal days or planned absences during Phase 1 are highly discouraged. Any time off during the initial 16 months of school will need to be approved by the Program Director. Any excused absence will have written confirmation from the course director which will include makeup information as applicable. The excused absence must be approved by the Program Coordinator and Program Director or Assistant Program Director in the event that the Program Director is not available.
- During Phase 1, the initial 16 months of school attendance, the student will follow the calendar as posted on the RVU DNAP academic website. It is important to note that a leave of absence is not available due to the curriculum's sequential progression. The student must complete Phase I within 16 months before transitioning to Phase II. The student must attend the designated and required class meetings according to the provided course schedules. If you are unable to attend the lecture, the student must notify the Course Director(s) and Program Coordinator via email as soon as possible.
- The attendance policy at RVU requires students to attend all scheduled classes promptly and consistently, whether online or in person.
- Continually showing up for class late is considered unprofessional and may result in administrative action.
- The student should reference the Office of Testing policy for late exam entry.
- The policy allows for authorized absences with prior approval from the instructor. If an absence is necessary due to illness or emergency, the student should notify the instructor before the class or as soon as possible.
- In the case of illness, the Program Director may request a healthcare provider’s excuse for sick days. It is important to note that this policy is strictly enforced during examinations and scheduled simulations. The student is responsible for any class materials or assignments missed due to absences.
- Students with excused absences from regular examinations or simulations may request a makeup examination or simulation, subject to the discretion of the respective instructor.
- The program reserves the right to monitor and evaluate unexcused absences that exhibit a pattern.
Please refer to University policies on Pregnant and Parenting Students and Students with Learning Disabilities.