Service Overview
Use this service to request an excused absence if you are unable to attend class due to a temporary illness, injury, or routine medical or dental appointment that is not related to a chronic medical or chronic mental health condition.
Examples include the flu, a stomach virus, a sprained ankle, a broken arm, or injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. This category also includes routine physician or dental appointments that are not emergency treatment and do not involve ongoing treatment for a chronic condition.
Official documentation from a licensed medical or dental provider is required at the time of submission. Requests submitted without appropriate documentation cannot be considered for approval.
Submission of a request does not guarantee approval. All requests are reviewed in accordance with the Morehouse College Class Attendance Policy.
Examples of Request
Examples include:
- COVID-19 (read guidance below)
- Flu
- Stomach virus
- Sprained ankle
- Broken arm
- Injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident
- Routine physician appointments
- Routine dental appointments
- Other temporary illnesses or injuries documented by a licensed medical provider
COVID-19 Guidance
Morehouse School of Medicine has outlined the following process for students who experience COVID-19 symptoms:
- Obtain a COVID-19 test from a local pharmacy. MSM/AUCC Student Health and Wellness Center does not provide COVID-19 testing.
- The student must write their name and the date on the test result and upload an image of the test to the Point and Click Patient Portal AND
- Schedule a telehealth appointment through the Patient Portal.
- After completing the telehealth appointment, the student will receive medical documentation available in the Patient Portal.
How to Request an Official Class Excuse:
- Students MUST upload the medical documentation obtained AFTER their telehealth visit.
- Please note that the Office of the Provost cannot approve absences related to COVID-19 without the required supporting documentation.
Before You Submit
Before submitting your request, please ensure that you:
- Submit your request within five (5) calendar days of the absence.
- Upload all required supporting documentation with your request.
- Ensure your documentation supports the reason for your absence.
- Have not already submitted a request for the same absence.
- Understand that submission of a request does not guarantee approval and that this absence category is generally not considered eligible for an official class excuse under the Morehouse College Class Attendance Policy.
Important: Do not upload photographs containing injuries, blood, bodily fluids, or restroom-related images. Requests containing inappropriate images may be denied.
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