Illness, Injury, or Scheduled Medical/Dental Appointment – Absence Request

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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:

  • 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
     

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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