Class Absence for Religious Observance Form

In accordance with N.C.G.S.115D-5, Wilson Community College will grant two excused absences each academic year for religious observance required by a student's faith. Students shall be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for religious observance. All requests for such absences must be made according to College procedure, as follows:

• An academic year is defined as the period starting on August 15 of each year and ending on August 14 of the following year.
• The two excused absences may be taken at any time during the academic year, on either two separate days or two consecutive days.
• The two excused absences are over and above other College attendance requirements.
• The student must submit a completed Religious Observance Form to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services/Registrar a minimum of two weeks prior to the date(s) the student intends to be absent.
• The Religious Observance Form must clearly set a specific date or dates for the intended absences and must acknowledge responsibility to make arrangements acceptable with each of their instructors to make up any missed work.
• The Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services/Registrar will make the student's instructors aware of the intended absences. Faculty members are expected to note the excused absences as appropriate in class record documents.

 Note: A separate form must be submitted for each date you intend to be absent.

By signing below, I accept full responsibility to make acceptable arrangements with each of my instructors to make up any missed academic work or hours.