Students are expected to attend and participate in every session of all classes for which they are registered. Regular attendance is a critical component to being successful in courses. Attendance guidelines are outlined in each course syllabus. Students should consult with their instructors when it is necessary to miss a class. COM recognizes no excused absences other than those prescribed by law: religious holy days and military service. For more information see FC (Legal).
NOTE: Students in online classes must participate (as defined in the syllabus) during the first week of classes or they will be dropped from the class for non-attendance. Students who have not attended their in-person or hybrid class by Census Day will automatically be dropped from their class for non-attendance. Census dates for each semester can be found under the Academic Calendar section of the catalog.