A&M–Central Texas strongly encourages class attendance and participation as essential components of academic success. However, the university does not enforce a universal attendance policy. Instead, faculty members set attendance and participation expectations for their courses, including policies on make-up work. These policies must be outlined in the course syllabus, available at the start of each semester.

Students may request make-up consideration for valid, verifiable reasons such as illness, a death in the immediate family, legal obligations, or participation in university-sponsored activities. Those involved in university-sponsored activities must obtain written verification of their absence from the faculty or staff member overseeing the event. Students are encouraged to notify instructors in advance of any absence whenever possible.

Faculty are required to submit initial attendance verification to the Records and Admissions Office by the census date for each term. Failure to attend or participate in a course may negatively impact a student’s financial aid eligibility.

Support for Pregnant and Parenting Students

A&M–Central Texas is committed to supporting students who are pregnant and/or parenting. In compliance with Title IX and U.S. Department of Education guidance, the Office of Student Affairs assists students in obtaining reasonable accommodations. Students should seek assistance as early as possible in their pregnancy.

For more information, visit the Student Affairs webpage or contact the university’s Title IX Coordinator. Pregnant and parenting students can also reach out to the associate dean in the Division of Student Affairs at (254) 501-5909 for individualized support.

Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, discrimination based on sex—including pregnancy, parenting, and related conditions—is prohibited. A&M–Central Texas provides flexible, reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to education.