Counseling Excuse Policy – My AUA Portal

Excused Absences

1. The University Counseling Center will only provide counseling excuses to students for mental health conditions that meet the following conditions:

· A University Counseling Center provider is involved in the mental health care AND

· The condition is deemed significant by the University Counseling Center provide AND

· Based on assessment by the University Counseling Center provider, the student is advised not to attend class

Unexcused Absences

1. In general, the following condition will NOT warrant a counseling excuse:

· You miss class or an exam for an appointment at the University Counseling Center.

The Rationale

This policy is consistent with recommendations from the AUA Health Clinic. This policy is also consistent with our commitment to maintain confidentiality, to encourage appropriate use of mental health resources, and to support meaningful dialogue between professor and student. Students are responsible to communicate directly with faculty regarding class attendance and/or completion of class assignments.

Further information regarding University attendance policies with regard to illness and emergencies can be found in the Student Handbook. If professors require written documentation of a counseling visit to the University Counseling Center, due to the confidentiality of mental health information, only the date and time of the visit will be provided.

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