School Absence for Religious Observances Policy

Policy Number
3.13
Signature
Board of Trustees
Date Approved
Responsible Division
Instruction and Student Support
Citation
NA

Students are permitted two days of excused absences each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of a student.  The student must provide written notice of the request for an excused absence in a reasonable time period.  The student shall be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for a religious observance.

Procedure

Carteret Community College authorizes two absences from classes each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of a student.  For the purposes of this policy, an academic year begins on the first day of fall classes in August and ends on the last day of summer classes in July each year.  Absences due to religious observance are in addition to allowed absences set forth by instructors in course syllabi.  

Students requesting absence from class for religious observance must complete the form below and obtain approval at least two weeks prior to the date of the absence.  Students who miss class for religious observance will be granted the opportunity to make up work missed due to the absence.