Students can log in to the CAR system from Penn InTouch and send a report to one or more instructors, indicating the number of days missed (up to a maximum of five days) and the general reason for the absence. Instructors may opt to receive these notices by email, to view a digest of all submitted reports, or not to use the system at all.
If a student is absent for longer than five days , the instructor should work with the student's school advising office to determine what support the student needs and/or what documentation should be provided to the school advising office.
The system allows students to inform instructors about absences and makes it easier for instructors to manage information about absences in a course. Each course should have a clear policy for absences. In addition, the CAR system allows school advising offices to coordinate support for students who miss class.
The University observes the following holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and New Year’s Day.
If a student will miss more than one day of classes due to illness, family emergency or other issues, they should email or call the Research and Academic Service Office as soon as possible (215-898-7246). If the student provides proper documentation, the student’s professors will be notified by a representative of the Office.
Course Absence Reports are designed to provide a way for students to communicate with their instructors when medical issues, family emergencies, or other concerns necessitate missing class.
Leave of Absence. Students take time away from their studies for a wide variety of reasons including: While interrupting your studies to take time away may seem intimidating, a leave is a means to the successful completion of a degree, not a barrier to graduating. Taking a leave of absence is far more common than most students believe with 5% ...
Maximum time for a Leave of Absence. The maximum time allowed for a Leave of Absence is two academic years, or four academic semesters, not including summer sessions. Students may request an extension beyond two years as needed.
take a break. While interrupting your studies to take time away may seem intimidating, a leave is a means to the successful completion of a degree, not a barrier to graduating. Taking a leave of absence is far more common than most students believe with 5% of the class that graduated in 2013 ...
Students take time away from their studies for a wide variety of reasons including: work on a political campaign. manage a medical concern. fulfill a family obligation. pursue career-related opportunities. complete military service. take a break.