Langston University

Langston University is committed to creating an environment that promotes scholarly activity. Together, we can create a community characterized by civility, diversity, free inquiry, mutual respect, and individual safety.

Students at Langston University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner supportive of the educational mission of the institution.
Integrity, respect, and a commitment to intellectual and personal growth in a diverse population are values deemed fundamental to membership in the University community and society as a whole.

The following are our expected student behaviors:

• Attend classes; show up for class prepared with necessary supplies and completed assignments.
• Attend and participate in University functions.
• Demonstrate respect for the rights and property of others.
• Refrain from the use of profanity and obscene language.
• Maintain appropriate dress and standards of cleanliness.
• Exhibit moral character.
• Exhibit courteous behavior.
• Obey rules, regulations, and laws.
• Assist in keeping University property clean.
• Be an advocate of academic integrity.
• Be an advocate of social integrity.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Attendance Policy

Langston University values the critical relationship between class attendance and student success. It is the responsibility of the student to:

• Read and follow the course attendance policy for each course.
• Provide valid documentation for excused absences within 5 business days of returning to class.
• Notify instructors about a planned absence.
• Arrange make up work with the instructor.
• Withdraw from a course by the deadline if necessary.
• Review the full attendance policy to be aware of potential grade penalties, consequences, and the appeals process for attendance related issues.

Students are expected to follow the Langston University attendance policy and notify instructors of individual course absences, in advance if possible.
Unexcused absences may impact student grades and AWs, which can lead to Academic Monitoring. View the full policy at https://bit.ly/30UJdVH. Deans may approve a more rigid policy for certain courses. Review each syllabus for more specific information.

Modified Attendance Policy

Students are expected to follow the Langston University Attendance Policy and notify instructors of individual course absences, in advance if possible. Course syllabi include additional information regarding class absences and make up work.

Depending on the delivery modality of the class, attendance may be defined more broadly than physical presence. In other words, an absence may include failure to join scheduled synchronous class sessions; failure to participate in remote class activities, whether synchronously or asynchronously; failure to log on to Canvas, or failure to meet deadlines for submission of assignments.

Students should stay home when they have tested positive for or are showing symptoms of COVID-19 and should notify the instructor and the Emergency Leadership Team (LUELT@langston.edu) of their condition. COVID-19 related absences will be excused. The student should contact the instructor and/or Mrs. Soncearay Higgins (ADA Officer) at Soncearay.c.higgins@langston.edu for assistance.