POLICY TITLE: Class Attendance

APPLIES TO: Faculty, Students, Department Chairs, Deans

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Academic Affairs

APPROVED BY:

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 12, 2026

NEXT REVIEW DATE: June 12, 2028

POLICY STATEMENT: Regular class attendance is a mandatory and essential component of the educational experience at Kentucky State University (KSU). Students are responsible for attending all scheduled class meetings. Instructors are responsible for recording student attendance to support the academic progress of students and to comply with federal financial aid guidelines.

Attendance and engagement requirements must be published in the course syllabus and on Canvas by the first day of class. Faculty may not apply attendance policies retroactively.

Kentucky State University affirms that regular academic engagement is essential to student success, retention, and degree completion. This policy establishes clear, enforceable standards for attendance and academic engagement across in-person and online course modalities. This policy aligns with: