Non-Attendance Appeal
What is a Non-Attendance Appeal?
A Non-Attendance Appeal is a petition submitted by a student to be dropped from one or more courses due to non-attendance.
This process is separate from the Registration Appeals process, which applies to students who attended and experienced extenuating circumstances.
If approved:
- The course(s) will be removed from the student's academic record
- The student may receive a tuition adjustment
Eligibility Requirements
Students may be eligible if:
- They did not attend or participate in the course(s), and
- The Last Date of Attendance (LDA) reflects the first day of the semester in our system
Additional Guidelines
- Appeals must be submitted within one year of the semester in question
- A separate appeal is required for each semester in question
- Filing an appeal does not guarantee approval
Filing a Non-Attendance Appeal
1. Seek Advice
Sometimes changing registration status can have unexpected implications for students with federal financial aid, veteran benefits, or an international student visa. Students are encouraged to consult with Financial Aid Office, Veteran Services, and/or International Student Services prior to submitting their appeal so they are aware of any implications if their appeal is approved.
2. Submit the Non-Attendance Appeal Form
The appeals form will ask for a personal statement which is a brief explanation of why you did not attend the course(s) and/or were unable to drop before the deadline.
3. Provide Confirmation of Last Date of Attendance
This requirement applies only to students submitting an appeal for the current semester. It is the student's responsibility to request that their instructor complete and submit the Last Date of Attendance (LDA) form available on MySLCC on their behalf. The appeal will be held until the LDA form is received from the instructor.
Processing and Notification
The decision is emailed to the SLCC Bruinmail account or the email address provided on the appeal within 1–2 weeks.