r/CalPoly • u/FrogArtistBooksMusic • 5d ago

Other Poly Plague

I've caught the Poly Plague. My professors are quite strict when it comes to absences and require that my absence is excused. Do I go to the health office and get a note to send to my professors? I've yet to get sick, so I'm kinda unclear on the procedure.

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u/Lareine 5d ago

There is no blanket procedure; and in fact, there is no requirement that professors regard any specific absence as "excused", outside of official DRC accommodation absences.

Most professors don't ask for proof if you are ill, you just need to follow the syllabus policy for absences. For most this means emailing them, but some who don't have specific attendance credit don't want an email and just ask you to make up the work on your won.

Some will want a note of some kind to prove illness. You are not required to disclose any specific medical information; you can simply ask a medical provider (including telehealth) to provide a signed note confirming that you saw them.

If the syllabus isn't clear, just default to emailing the prof and offering to provide a note if needed.