Academic Policies

Class Attendance

Students are expected to be present and on time for all their classes including online sessions. They are allowed a maximum of three (3) absences from a class for the Standard, Middle Manager, and MBA-Health programs. Only one (1) absence is allowed for the Ateneo-Regis Program.

Students who exceed the limit of allowed absences will be given a grade of UW (unofficial withdrawal), which is equivalent to a failing mark of 1.0. However, should they have a valid reason for exceeding the maximum number of allowable absences (e.g. prolonged sickness or unforeseen out-of-town or out-of-country work assignments), they may request to receive a grade of W (withdrawal with permission) instead of UW, with the approval of the Cluster Head upon the endorsement of the faculty member.

In such cases, students must write a letter of appeal to the faculty member detailing the situation. If their absences are due to a health issue, a medical certificate must be attached to the letter of appeal. If they are due to a temporary work assignment, a letter from the supervisor attesting to such assignment must be attached to the letter of appeal.