I hope to maintain and complete all course requirements that I will miss during my time away. If you have a good idea of questions you may be asked, jot down numbers or dates in the book so you can refer to it when you are asked.

I am writing to share with you that I will be unable to attend your class (course name and time of course) on the following dates (insert dates here) due to (insert situation here i.e. I have been trying to catch-up on course work as best as possible.Ĭan we set up a time to meet and discuss missed work and possible next steps? I am writing to share with you that I have not been able to attend your class (course name and time of course) on the following dates (insert dates here) due to (insert situation here i.e. If you feel you have been wrongly denied an excused absence or the opportunity to make up missed work by an instructor, you should contact the head of the department offering the course to attempt to resolve the matter.

Try to create an action plan with the professor after meeting.Plan ahead to discuss missed work: quizzes, assignments, exams, class participation.Utilize professor's office hours or ask to schedule an appointment to follow-up about missed coursework.Discrete language you can use: medical reasons, unexpected personal situation, on-going health needs, family situation, etc. You can send a chat message to all participants in the meeting or privately to specific individuals.Email professor from your Purdue email address to convey initial situation.To assist with communications, we recommend the following tips to students: We recommend students talk with their professors to help bridge the gap between a personal/family situation, illness or injury, or any other matters that may be impacting ability to temporarily attend classes, focus on classwork, and/or meet academic deadlines.

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