POLICY TITLE: Class Attendance

APPLIES TO: Students and Faculty

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Division of Academic & Student Affairs Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 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. This policy applies to all courses, regardless of the method of delivery.

DEFINITIONS:

All operational definitions are located in the implementing Class Attendance Regulation.

PROCESS:

Implementation

The specific rules, definitions, and procedures governing student attendance, excused and unexcused absences,