Attendance
Your instructors will cover a significant amount of content each week— absences from class may affect your participation grade and your understanding of the material covered in class.
Students are expected to attend 100% of their scheduled class hours on time and to be prepared to engage and contribute as outlined in the course syllabi. If you have any difficulties with attendance, please discuss this with your instructor or an Academic Advisor as soon as possible. Find more information on specific class policies on attendance, consequences for missing class, and academic concessions in your course syllabi.
Signing up for events, workshops and appointments is a commitment to participate. Adequate notice should be given if you are no longer able to attend. Academic commitments should be prioritized; job interviews and other non-academic commitments should be scheduled outside of class hours. Attendance and participation expectations for each activity are specified at the time of registration, with potential consequences including loss of access.
You will find the UBC policy on attendance below.
Statement of professionalism and code of conduct
Late course registration
If you are able to add a course once classes have already started during the add/drop period, please note that it is your responsbility to catch up on any missed readings or course work. Your instructor is not expected to re-teach the material you have missed.
You must complete all assigned readings and coursework to fully prepare to contribute to class discussions and engage in group work. Some instructors discourage late registration in their courses if group work or assignments are required during the first two weeks.
Absences and Academic Concessions
At UBC, we care about your wellbeing and are committed to supporting you in your academic pursuits. We recognize that sometimes unanticipated events or circumstances can affect your ability to complete your academic responsibilities.
An academic concession is a form of support that allows for deferment of marked work so that you can complete a course's requirements. Academic concessions are granted if you meet certain eligibility criteria. In some circumstances, you may be asked to provide supporting documentation.
If you are experiencing circumstances that interfere with your academic work, your best source of guidance is an Academic Advisor at OSAS. Academic Advisors are familiar with the university's policies and processes and are here to provide students with support and referrals.
Learn more about academic concession
Please know that if your absence is related to an experience of sexual violence, you have the option of contacting UBC’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) (604 822 1588) rather than OSAS. SVPRO can provide you with supports and resources, as well as assisting you with the academic concession process.