In order for absence requests to be approved, the Request for Excused Absence Form MUST be completed and submitted no later than 14 calendar days prior to the anticipated absence. Further advanced notice may be necessary for approval. If the request were approved, the Office of Student Services would notify the appropriate faculty members impacted by the request. The Office of Student Services reserves the right to approve, deny, or modify any requests (e.g., two days of excused absence can be modified to one day).
The Office of Student Services will only approve requests for significant reasons, such as optometry meetings and medical matters. Excused absences will not be granted for personal reasons (weddings, vacations, etc.) and will not be granted for midterm or final exams, except in case of emergency. It is important that students NOT make any commitments or travel arrangements prior to the approval of your request for excused absence. Any purchases or commitments made prior to approval of your request will not be considered.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to discuss this with the Office of Student Services' Mike McKeever or Joe Hauser (901.722.3224).
NOTE: You will not be allowed to submit this form if the "request start date" is within two weeks from the submission date.Do not complete this form, if you are requesting leave from clinic. You must contact the The Eye Center for clinical leave.