KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

POLICY TITLE: KYSU Online Course Attendance Policy

KYSU Online Course Attendance Policy VOLUME, SECTION & NUMBER: 1.3.1 ENTITIES AFFECTED: Students in online courses Faculty ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Office of Online Education Registrar's Office Financial Aid APPROVED BY: The Office of Online Education The Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: 7/1/2024

The Online Course Attendance Policy establishes requirements and procedures for students' attendance in KYSU Online courses, which are delivered in the online modality. This policy supplements Kentucky State University's attendance policies for traditional (residential), hybrid, and virtual modalities (distinct from the online modality). Regular attendance and engagement are essential for success in online courses. By following this policy, students can ensure that they remain active on the rosters of their online courses and eligible for Federal Student Aid while making progress toward their academic goals.

This policy requires students to demonstrate academic engagement with online courses regularly. Academic engagement is a critical component of distance education, as defined by the Department of Education and Federal Student Aid. It refers to a student's participation in the academic activities and