Attendance Policy

Unless absent for reasons of illness or participation in an event sanctioned by the Trine University PA
Program, attendance and punctuality are mandatory for all classes, labs, seminars, small group
discussions, field experiences, clinical rotations, preceptorships and any other activities designed by the
program staff and administration. An unexcused absence is defined as any absence from class or clinical
rotation without prior approval from the Instructor or Academic Advisor. This includes time absent
related to tardiness.

1. Excessive unexcused absences, three (3) or more, will be considered unprofessional

behavior/conduct and will be referred to the Academic Performance Committee and may be
subject to disciplinary action.
2. Absences during the didactic phase must be reported, by email, to the Academic Advisor and
the Administrative Assistant prior to class.
3. Absences during the clinical phase must be reported, by phone, to the Clinical Site Preceptor. In
addition, an email must be sent to the Clinical Coordinator and Administrative Assistant prior to
the missed clinical rotation day.
4. In the event of three (3) or more consecutive days missed due to illness or injury, the student
must obtain documentation form a MD, DO, PA or NP related to their absence.
5. Documentation verifying an illness or demonstrated participation in a PA Program, sanctioned
event is required.
6. Professors and the Academic Performance Committee will determine which absences are
excused.
7. The student is responsible for all class content.
8. The instructor has no obligation to give make-up examinations or to review other class work
missed by the student as the result of an unexcused absence.
9. Any missed examination must be made up as scheduled by the instructor.

Contact The PA Program Administrative Assistant (260-702-8060 and the Academic Affairs Office (260-
665-4533) or Student Retention Office (260-665-4509) to inform Trine University of the death of an
immediate family member. Students will be excused from class for up to one week. The student shall
make arrangements for completion of course with his/her professors upon return.