Military Obligation – Absence Request

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Service Overview

Use this service to request an excused absence if you are unable to attend class because of a required military service obligation as an active-duty or reserve member of the United States Armed Forces.

Official military documentation is required at the time of submission. Documentation must verify the date, time, and nature of your required military obligation. 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

Examples of qualifying military obligations include:

  • Required military training
  • Active-duty service obligations
  • Reserve duty
  • Military deployment
  • Other official military assignments requiring your absence from class

 

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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