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CLASS ABSENCE REQUEST – RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY
For Reasons of Faith or Conscience or Organized Activities
Conducted under the Auspices of a Religious Organization
Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) students are entitled
excused absences for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized activities conducted under the
auspices of a religious organization.
All absences under this policy must be submitted to the Vice President of Instruction (SCC) or the Vice
President of Learning (SFCC) in writing within two weeks of the course start. The student is solely
responsible for ensuring documentation authorizing the absence is provided to each of the instructors
whose classes or assignments are affected by the absence. If the student fails to notify the instructor of
an authorized absence under this policy, the instructor is not obligated to make accommodations.
I currently attend: Spokane Community College Spokane Falls Community College
Date(s) of desired absence(s):
Classes that will be missed due to absence(s)
Please provide a brief and precise explanation how the absence is related to a reason of faith, conscience
or an organized activity conducted by a religious organization:
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER ONLY
Date met with Chief Academic Officer (Vice President of Instruction/Learning)
I have met with the above-named student requesting an excused absence for reason of faith,
conscience, or an organized activity conducted by a religious organization and find that his/her
explanation warrants approval.
I have met with the above-named student requesting an excused absence for reason of faith,
conscience, or an organized activity conducted by a religious organization and find that his/her
explanation does not warrant approval.
