Manhattan University professors have a mandatory attendance policy for their classes and require documentation if the student misses one or more classes. As stated in Manhattan University’s Course Catalog under Attendance Policy: “Reasonable accommodations for absences are recommended, but are solely at the discretion of the course instructor.”

Health Services does not provide students with notes for any missed classes or exams due to their visit to Health Services. It is the responsibility of the student to notify their professors regarding any missed classes.

 If an instructor believes that a student’s absence is substantially affecting the student’s performance in a course, then the instructor is strongly encouraged to report the situation to the CARE team by raising a flag in JasperConnect for additional student support.

What to do for a significant absence

1. Immediately, students should report any hospitalization or significant absences to Health Services at 718-862-7217 or e-mail health.services@manhattan.edu.  All medical documentation or doctor’s notes should be submitted to Health Services. As privacy is important, students should not submit medical documentation or doctor’s notes to instructors. Instructors can request confirmation of any significant absence from Health Services if needed. Health Services may refer a student to the Specialized Resource Center.
2. Short-term medical or academic accommodation(s) are approved by the Specialized Resource Center (SRC). Students may request accommodations by completing an online form through the SRC. 
3. Next, Health Services will contact the Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAS).  The academic Adviser will inform instructors of a student’s absence and expected return.  Note, the instructor’s class absence policy listed in their syllabus will determine what impact the absence will have on your performance in the course.
4. When a student returns to class after an absence, the student and instructor should develop a plan that allows the student to complete any missed work.
5. When a student’s absence is expected or extends longer than 2 weeks, the student should contact Health Services for a consultation regarding what options are available. 
6. If a medical withdrawal or leave is requested, the student is required to submit a letter to Health Services from their current medical provider. The letter should include: a) how long the provider has been treating the student, b) the diagnosis, c) why they are recommending a medical leave or withdrawal, and d) what treatment the student will receive while on the medical withdrawal or leave. 
7. Upon return to campus after a medical withdrawal or leave, the student is required to submit a second letter to Health Services from the medical provider stating the student is cleared to return to classes to allow registration.

Students may contact Health Services by e-mail health.services@manhattan.edu with any questions.