If you need to leave immediately for personal or health reasons and have time, first contact your instructors or academic department to notify them of your intended absence. If you will be or have been gone longer than one week, you may also contact the Dean of Students Office at 994-2826 to make an appointment to discuss your options.

Emergencies handled by the Dean of Students Office:

• Death in the family
• Illness/medical reasons
• Other extenuating personal circumstances beyond the student's control.
• Also refer to the Student Health Center for other medical assistance, the University Police if you have been a victim of a crime, or the V.O.I.C.E Center if you have been the victim of sexual assault.

If you need to leave immediately and cannot contact your instructors you may:

1. Call instructors later and explain your situation and expected time of return.
2. Call the Dean of Students Office and have them contact your instructors.
3. Contact friends/acquaintances in the class who can take notes for you.
4. Upon your return, visit with each instructor regarding make up.
5. Visit with your advisor or Academic/Assistant Dean if you feel you need to adjust your credit load.

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