Instructors are responsible for notifying their supervisor and the Registrar on the 22nd day of a student's inactivity.

Per this policy, students must “attend” and remain academically engaged with their online courses. Students who cannot attend or participate in required activities due to extenuating circumstances should contact their instructors as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements.

Students who fail to meet this policy's attendance and engagement requirements may be administratively withdrawn from a course, which could affect their financial aid. They might also be subject to academic probation, suspension, or other disciplinary measures in accordance with the Catalog and Policies.

Academic Engagement: see below.

Academic Attendance: see below.

RELATED POLICIES/DOCUMENTS:

1.2.6 Course Attendance and Title IV

1.2.9 Course Withdrawal

1.2.19 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

34 CFR 600.2 "Academic engagement"

The Department of Education defines academic engagement as:

“Academic engagement: Active participation by a student in an instructional activity related to the student’s course of study that— (1) Is defined by the institution in accordance with any applicable requirements of its State or accrediting agency; (2) Includes, but is not limited to— (i) Attending a synchronous class, lecture, recitation, or field or laboratory activity, physically or online, where there is an opportunity for interaction between the instructor and students; (ii) Submitting an academic assignment; (iii) Taking an assessment or an exam; (iv) Participating in an interactive tutorial, webinar, or other interactive computer-assisted instruction; (v) Participating in a study group, group project, or an online discussion that is assigned by the institution; or (vi) Interacting with an instructor about academic matters; and (3) Does not include, for example— (i) Living in institutional housing; (ii) Participating in the institution’s meal plan; (iii) Logging into an online class or tutorial without any further participation; or (iv) Participating in academic counseling or advisement” (34 CFR 600.2 “Distance education”).²