The Health Center does not provide class excuses for minor illnesses or injuries that result in absence from classes. However, we do provide Verification of Illness forms for serious illnesses or injuries.
Absences Due to a Routine Illness/Injury
For absences related to a routine illness (such as a cold, flu, etc.) or injury, you should correspond directly with the faculty members as soon as possible regarding the situation. Ideally, this should be done before you miss a class, exam, or other evaluative activity. The Health Center does not provide a Verification of Illness form for a routine illness or injury.
Absences Due to a Serious Illness/Injury
For absences due to a significant and prolonged illness or injury, the Health Center, in conjunction with Student Affairs, may provide the Verification of Illness form.
Verification will only be provided for serious illnesses or injuries where the clinicians at the Health Center provided the service(s).
Information for Faculty
Please refer to the University Faculty Senate's policy for class attendance (42-27) regarding students who miss class.
If you have questions about a specific student's absence, you may contact the director of the Health Center. However, due to patient confidentiality, the Health Center cannot release specific information concerning the nature of an illness or injury without the student's consent.