Absence for Short-Term Military Assignments

Per RCW 28B.10.270, students called to active duty for a period of 30 days or less may not be penalized for missed class time and must be provided the opportunity to make up work, labs, and exams within a reasonable period of time and without prejudice after they return. The student may not be dropped for non-attendance and no grade for the student’s work may be issued until the student has been given the opportunity to make up the work and/or participation. Written verification that the person is being, or has been, ordered to service must be provided to the college prior to leaving for active duty. If the student is ordered to active duty for more than 30 days is entitled to withdraw from any courses with tuition and fees credited back to their account or receive an incomplete grade and allowed to complete the course upon release from active duty under the college incomplete course procedures.