It remains the policy of Philadelphia University that written medical notes or excuses are not provided from Student Health Services for a student’s lateness to class. Notes or excuses are also not provided for absences except for a documented extended illness. It is at the discretion of each individual professor whether a note for an extended illness is acceptable to warrant consideration for the student to make up any missed work. It is also the responsibility of the student to notify instructors regarding absences.

EXTENDED ILLNESS

Any student who is unable to attend classes for five consecutive days or more due to illness must report to Student Health Services or a private physician during the period of illness. Once a diagnosis is documented in Student Health, a student may request that a “Verification of Illness Memo” be sent to designated faculty members and the appropriate academic advisor. The diagnosis will not be divulged in the memo. In certain situations, the memo may state that the student should report to Student Health Services for clearance prior to returning to class.