Policies and Procedures

California State University, Northridge affirms the right of all students to attend class and participate fully in the educational environment. Attending classes helps students keep up to date with material, realize expectations, and foster interactions that promote connections for student success. Students are encouraged to attend class and expected to meet the attendance policies as outlined in course syllabi and follow university guidelines. Clear communication (e.g., in-person, email, etc.) about missing class(es) enables instructors to advise students about continuing in the course successfully. If no instructor is assigned, students should communicate with the department chair. Students are not required to provide faculty with documentation when missing class for a medical reason. (Missing class is different from withdrawing from a class.)