Skipping Class

Student615
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:03:06 +0000

I don’t think cutting a class is necessarily a horrible thing or even an especially bad thing, but a lot depends on you, the class you’re actually in, and the circumstances surrounding this. Ultimately it’s going to be a judgment call that only you can make.



Yep.

If you really do feel terrible, don’t drag yourself to class unless you know you really need to. Email the professor, apologize, briefly explain, let him know that you’ll get the notes from a classmate, and ask if any other info came up that you should know about (handouts, due dates, etc). Get the notes from a friend. If your professor wants you to get a note from health services, make an appointment ASAP (unless you come bounding through the door saying “I’m supposed to be in class right now,” you shouldn’t have too much trouble). If he’ll want documentation, though, this’ll probably be stated on the syllabus.

I went to a LAC where attendance was usually pretty obvious. If I had to miss a larger lecture, then I’d be less likely to email…I’d probably talk to a friend first and talk to the prof only if it seemed necessary. So, judgment call. If you’re feeling guilty, though, an email might help you out. The response will likely be “Don’t worry…no new info…feel better!”

Take a nap, enjoy the free time, and feel better :)