To validate their enrollment in each course at the beginning of the semester, students must attend the first or second meeting (first meeting if the class meets only once a week). Students who add a course after the term begins must attend the next class meeting. Students who do not validate their enrollment and has not obtained the instructor’s prior approval, as referred to in the university policy, must drop the course or they will receive an F grade. Simply emailing you to say they will miss the first 1-3 classes (or more) is not obtaining your prior approval. If you need assistance responding to a student in this situation, please contact the Director or Assistant Director.
(Source: ISU Catalog)