You are expected to come prepared and actively participate in every lecture and studio session. In the event of an absence, you are responsible for all missed materials, assignments, and any additional announcements or schedule changes given in class. Students are advised to get contact information from a classmate whom they can contact if they need to get copies of notes.

Students who are absent because of participation in approved Institute activities (such as field trips, professional conferences, and athletic events) will be permitted to make up exams missed during their absences. Approval of such activities will be granted by the Student Academic and Financial Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate, and statements of the approved absence may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.

In the event of a medical emergency or an illness that is severe enough to require medical attention, students are responsible for contacting the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students (Division of Student Life) as soon as possible to report the medical issue or emergency, providing dated documentation from a medical professional, and requesting assistance in notifying their instructors.

Class disruptions of ANY kind will NOT be tolerated and may result in your removal from the classroom and/or loss of participation points for that day. Please show courtesy to your classmates and instructor by adhering to the following class rules:

• Turn off all laptops, cellular phones, and other electronic devices, unless you have a documented need to use such devices for notetaking, during class.
• Come to class on time and stay for the entire class period.
• Refrain from conversing with your fellow students.
• Put away any reading materials unrelated to the course.