(College Policy: 6Hx28: 4-7: Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals (PDF))
Students are expected to engage in and attend all scheduled class meetings for courses in which they are registered. Regular attendance, participation, and timely engagement are key components of academic success. Failure to engage or attend classes may affect academic progress, financial aid eligibility, immigration status (for international students), and other enrollment considerations. Students are responsible for maintaining communication with professors regarding attendance or participation concerns.
Attendance Expectations
Students are responsible for understanding attendance and participation expectations as defined in the course syllabus. Valencia College is required to take student attendance during the Drop/Refund period for each term.
Students who do not attend, or who do not complete at least one academically related activity during the Drop/Refund period, will be reported as No-Show.
Students who miss class meetings or fail to participate in required online activities should contact their professor promptly. Make-up work is determined at the discretion of the professor and is not guaranteed.
Engagement and Active Participation in Online and Mixed-Mode Courses
Online and mixed-mode courses require active participation. To be considered engaged, a student must complete academically related activities as directed by the professor. Examples of academic engagement include, but are not limited to:
- Submitting an online assignment
- Taking an online assessment
- Participating in a required online discussion, study group, or group project about academic matters
- Completing an online interactive tutorial or computer-assisted instruction that is trackable
- Interacting with the instructor about academic matters, such as class content, assignments, or activities
- Attending a synchronous class, lecture, recitation, field or laboratory activity, where there is an opportunity for interaction between the instructor and students (in classes with a synchronous component)
No-Show Reporting
In compliance with Title IV federal financial aid regulations, Valencia College faculty are required to take student attendance during the Student Engagement/Attendance taking period (Drop/Refund period) and must report any students who do not attend or complete one of the approved activities during the No-show Reporting period. Students who are reported as No-show will:
- Remain financially responsible for the course, and
- Receive a final grade of WN on their academic transcript
No-Show Reporting Period dates are published in the Academic Calendar.
