What happens if you are absent from college?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the implications of being absent from college due to medical reasons, specifically regarding the submission of assignments due on the day of absence. Participants explore the best practices for handling such situations, including communication with professors and institutional policies.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of submitting an assignment the day after being absent due to medical reasons, noting that it may depend on the school and professor.
  • Another participant suggests checking the course syllabus for outlined procedures regarding absences and assignment submissions.
  • A different viewpoint proposes submitting the assignment a day early if the absence is known in advance, implying that this should not pose an issue for the professor.
  • Several participants emphasize the importance of contacting the professor directly regarding the situation.
  • Another participant recommends consulting the school's student handbook or academic regulations for standard procedures related to absences and assignments.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of communication with the professor and checking institutional resources, but there is no consensus on a definitive approach to handling the situation.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the variability of policies across different institutions and the lack of specific information regarding individual professors' expectations.

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Say I am absent from my university for a day for medical reasons, but I have an assignment due that day. Can I hand in my work the next day?

I know it depends on the school and of course the professor, but what should I do if I know I am going to be absent? Should the email the professor asking him if I can submit the assignment the day I get back? Is it usually accepted?

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Check the syllabus for that course. They outline procedures for dealing with these sorts of things. The professor will be able to tell you as well if you ask.
 
If you know you're going to be absent on a certain day, why don't you hand in the assignment a day early? There's no way the professor should have an issue with that?
 
Yes, get in contact with the professor.
 
As everyone above has said, ask your professor, and also consult your school's student handbook/academic regulations/official web page to see if there's a standard procedure for such a situation.
 

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