Attendance

Complete attendance in all classes is considered to be essential by the university.  Without attendance and participation in classes, the student not only loses out on the benefits of interacting with other students as well as the faculty member but denies other students his or her insights.

International students must maintain proper attendance in order to remain in status.  To this end, the university mirrors in its attendance policies for international students the SEVIS regulations.  Students may obtain information regarding the latest SEVIS policies through the Student Affairs Office.

Absence Policy

Students are expected to attend all classes.  There is no such thing as an “excused absence;” either you are present or you are not.  Education is a communal activity, and a high degree of student-to-student and student-to-faculty interaction is a part of the UoNA educational model.  Should you be required to miss class because of an emergency, all work missed should be made up for the next class session.  You will be withdrawn after missing seven (7) consecutive instructional days.

Leaves of Absence

Should you wish to take a semester away from the university, you must request a leave of absence in writing.  Without a written request, a student who fails to return to the university will be considered to have withdrawn and will be required to reapply to be readmitted.  All leaves of absence must be approved in advance.

Tardiness to Class

Students who miss more than 25% of any class session whether through late arrival or early departure or a combination thereof are considered to be absent for that day.

The Importance of Maintaining Your Status (International Students)

It is important for international students to understand the concept of immigration status and the consequences of violating that status.  Awareness of the requirements and possible consequences will make it more likely that you can avoid problems with maintaining your status.

Failure to maintain status can result in arrest, and violators may be required to leave the United States. Violation of status also can affect the prospect of readmission to the United States for a period of time: most people who violate the terms of their status are barred from lawfully returning to the United States for years. Be sure to check with your Designated School Officer (DSO) about any questions or concerns about your immigration status.