Class Absence (What to do)

If a student will miss more than one day of classes due to illness, family emergency, or other issues, they should submit a Course Action Notice for the absence via Path@Penn. In addition, they should notify the Office of Academic Services via email or phone (215-898-7246).

If the student provides proper documentation, an additional notification will be sent to the student’s professors by a representative of the Office of Academic Services. Notifications will be sent to all instructors. Note that during peak advising periods, requests may take more than one day to process. This notification does not constitute an excused absence; students are still responsible for following up with faculty to discuss the completion of missed work. Students should refer to the course syllabus for policies regarding absences.