How an absence is handled depends on whether it is excused or not.

An absence is excused if…

• You let the instructor know in advance OR
• The reason for missing class is an unforeseeable emergency, and you let the instructor know as soon as possible.

For an excused absence, you can make up participation credit:

• Find a source other than the assigned readings that is relevant to the topic currently being discussed in class.
• Prepare a write-up on that source with the following information:
  1. APA-style citation
  2. Brief summary of the source (3-4 sentences)
  3. 2-3 new things you learned from that source
• Submit it within one week from when you return to class after the absence.

You may not make up participation points for unexcused absences.