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Radiologic Sciences Student Handbook

Attendance

All students are required to attend all classes, labs, and clinics regularly and punctually.   Failure to do so will seriously jeopardize the student’s academic standing and may lead to  failure in the course and possible dismissal from the program.

Class attendance is required for all courses and clinical training in the radiologic science curriculum. Absences and tardiness are not acceptable. Grades achieved in all courses and in clinical training will reflect both attendance and promptness.

 

Radiologic Science Program Attendance Policy –

(Note: The Radiologic Science programs attendance policy differs from the NWHSU Attendance Requirements and supersedes the general university policy)

 

Refer to the NWHSU attendance policy located in the Academic Catalog.

  • Tardies: If you are more than 10 minutes late, it will be recorded as an absence. If you are less than 10 minutes, it will be recorded as a tardy. The definition of tardy is “not in your seat when class begins.” The indicated time on a cell phone is the time that will be used. Two tardies are comparable to one absence.
  • Absences: After two absences (or any combination of tardies + absences), you will receive a written warning from your instructor. A copy of that warning will be placed in your file for the duration of the program. Each subsequent absence (or combination of tardies + absences) will result in a 5% reduction in your final grade. For example, if you are absent a total of four times, your final grade is reduced by 10%. After 7 total absences (25% grade reduction), it would not be possible to pass the class. These numbers are based on a class that meets twice per week. In a class that meets once per week (including labs), the grade reduction will occur if there is more than one absence. The tardy policy applies to both situations.
  • If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to obtain the missed material from the instructor or another classmate.
  • Exceptions to these policies will only occur in extreme situations where there is adequate documentation. Inclement weather and doctor’s appointments are not considered extreme situations.