Absence Policy

Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and labs is considered essential for optimum academic success.

• If the student has the equivalence of 2 weeks of unofficial absences in a course in which he/she is currently enrolled, the instructor may drop the student from the course with a grade of “F’’. It is the responsibility of the instructor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance.
• Unofficial absences are counted from the first day of class as listed in the College Calendar, regardless of the date of the student’s registration.
• The only official absence is an authorized College activity. All work and/or assignments missed because of an official absence must be completed within one week or the official absence may count as unofficial. An official absence during the one-week period does not extend the deadline for the completion of assignments. A student in the developmental education program must remain enrolled in it continually until it has been determined that the student is complete in all TSI areas.

Attendance policies for vocational nursing, associate degree nursing, emergency medical technician, and cosmetology programs are detailed in their respective program handbooks. 

Student Absences on Religious Holy Days

A religious holy day is a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under the Texas Tax Code 11.20. In accordance with the Texas Education Code 51.911, Ranger College will excuse a student from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day and travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused may not be penalized for that absence and will be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after the absence. Policies and procedures for absences due to religious holy days will be consistent with the College’s policies and procedures related to other excused absences.

If a student and an instructor disagree about the nature of the absence being for the observance of a religious holy day as defined above, or if there is a similar disagreement about whether the student has been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations, either the student or the instructor may request a ruling from the President of the College or his or her designee. The student and the instructor shall abide by the decision of the President or his or her designee.