Absence from Classes
Attendance is a basic assessment requirement for credit award, and failure to attend classes or meetings with academic staff may result in your losing the right to be assessed in that module. Please ensure that you are familiar with the 'Permission to Proceed' regulations as stated in this handbook and the University Undergraduate Handbook.
If you have missed any timetabled classes/events, you must complete a Self Certificate of Absence form as soon as possible. This is available via the Student Portal (http://portal.st-andrews.ac.uk) and the completed form should be submitted in accordance with the instructions given. You are advised to retain a copy of the form annotated with the date submitted.
Normally there is no requirement for students to obtain medical certificates. If you decide to request a medical certificate from your GP, you should be aware might be charged for this. Any medical certificates obtained should be submitted to the Academic Registrar & Clerk, College Gate, North Street St Andrews. You are advised to photocopy the certificate and retain a copy for future reference. If you obtain a medical certificate from a medical practitioner overseas please ensure this is provided in English.
If you know you are going to be absent from class (es) for good reason– for example due to an appointment or an interview – please notify the module coordinator as soon as possible and, in any event, in advance of the planned absence.
Monitoring of absences will be undertaken in accordance with the regulations on Permission to Proceed and students who submit more than three self-certificates in a semester may be referred to the Academic Support Adviser, Student Support Services.