Students with short-term acute illness should communicate directly with their instructors to explain the amount of time that they may need support around attendance or completion of coursework – this should be between 1-5 days given the nature of acute illness. Students are responsible for notifying their instructors, preferably before missing a class/assignment. Depending on how you are feeling, you may still be able to complete coursework, so discuss with your faculty about what a plan may look like for you to continue academic progress. Instructors have final authority to excuse absences.

If your faculty member requires a Deans Note from Student Health to excuse your illness, complete the short-term acute illness form. The Dean's Office will then contact your faculty.