Frequently Asked Questions
Attendance Policy
In fall 2012, Wilmington University made a change to the attendance policy in order to encourage continued successful progress towards students’ goal of graduation. Attendance is tracked during each session, and the following administrative action will be taken as a result of unexcused absences.
As part of the attendance policy, students who have missed the first two sessions of a course will be administratively dropped from that course. Being administratively dropped from a course may have unintended consequences on a student’s financial aid and/or standing with the University.
Wilmington University expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students must communicate with their instructor should a situation arise that would prevent them from coming/participating in class. Ultimately, students are responsible for dropping or withdrawing from courses they plan not to attend.
Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Wilmington University expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students should accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each class on time. Exceptions may be made for Wilmington University-sponsored or work-related activities, illness, or valid emergencies. Students should consult with their instructor if they are unable to make it to class. All instructors are required to record attendance for each class session .
Students FAQs
Why is this policy in place?
Data from Wilmington University and other colleges around the country shows that students who miss the first two class meetings have a lower chance of success. The policy is effective Fall 2012 to help students who may be falling behind early in the course.
How will the University know if I did not attend class?
Instructors are required to submit attendance records after each class meeting.
I am taking an online class. How is attendance determined?
For online courses, students will be marked absent if they do not participate in assigned activities.
What if I add the class late?
If you add a class late, you will be marked absent for the week that you missed; even if that class met before you registered.
Faculty FAQs
Where do I input attendance?
Instructors should input attendance on myWilmU. View the tutorial video.
When should I submit attendance?
Attendance should be submitted no later than three days of each class meeting.
Why do I have to submit attendance?
Student attendance is a predictor of academic success. Tracking attendance helps the University look for patterns in the hope of developing initiatives to help students succeed. Attendance submission is also a federal requirement for the disbursement of student aid.
What if a student adds the class late?
If the student misses a class because he or she added it late, that student should be marked absent for the week.
What if I have to cancel class?
In light of the Cyber day policy, attendance can be submitted for the given week based on online assignments.
What if all of my students attend every week?
Still log onto the myWilmU portal and submit your attendance. This lets the University know that you are actively participating in attendance tracking and it ensures that students’ financial aid will be disbursed. Failure to submit attendance will prevent students from receiving federal aid for the course.