Class Attendance

In keeping with the Intercollegiate-Athletics philosophy of “student first, athlete second,” the educational experience for the student-athlete will be always emphasized. Coaches will make every effort to minimize student-athlete absences from class and exams in scheduling athletic competitions. When practice schedules conflict with class schedules student-athletes are required to attend class. All student-athletes are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings. If a class missed due to a scheduled road trip or home competition, student-athletes should notify their instructor prior to the absence to make plans to complete all work as assigned. If student-athletes miss class due to an illness, then he/she must inform their head coach as soon as possible. It is also recommended the student-athlete visit the Health Center on campus for evaluation. If class is missed due to sickness, then the student-athlete will NOT practice but is expected to attend team functions unless Health Center personnel, ABAC’s athletic trainer, and/or head coach state otherwise.