One of the distinguishing features of the Schneider School MBA Program is the value of in-person classes. The Schneider School requires high participation as a significant part of the student's learning experience. Both faculty and students contribute expertise, wisdom, input, and ideas, and hence, all are responsible for establishing a thriving adult learning environment that values and enables learning for both students and teachers. Every missed class period represents significant learning loss – for you and your classmates who won't hear from you. 

At the same time, stuff happens. Life doesn't stop just because you have a class. You may get sick at least once. Work responsibilities influence your course schedule. Worse things could happen. Yet, there is a point at which you've missed too many classes to be able to say you should get full credit for the course. What is the point at which it won't make sense for you to get full credit for the course, particularly given the limited number of times the class meets? 

For a two-credit course 
In the event of one absence, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor in advance to make the necessary arrangements for missed assignments. 

In the event of a second absence, the student must request permission from the instructor before the absence. If permission is granted, the student must make the necessary arrangements for missed assignments. If permission is denied and the student is absent, the instructor may drop the student's grade. 

In the event of three or more absences, students should withdraw from the course. If a student misses more than two classes, and does not officially withdraw, they will receive an "F" for the course. The student should work with their advisor to adjust their schedule after withdrawal. 

For a four-credit course 
In the event of three or fewer absences, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor in advance to make the necessary arrangements for missed assignments. 

In the event of the fourth or fifth absence, the student must request permission from the instructor before the absences. If permission is granted, the student must make the necessary arrangements for missed assignments. If permission is denied and the student is absent, the instructor may drop the student's grade, once at each absence. 

In the event of six or more absences, students should withdraw from the course. If a student misses more than five classes, and does not officially withdraw, they will receive an "F" for the course. The student should work with their advisor to adjust their schedule after withdrawal. 

A note on withdrawal 
Please make note of the SNC Graduate Student Withdrawal Policy.

*updated on July 10, 2024