First and foremost, get the care you need. You can make an appointment with University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) via MyHealthConnect or access TimelyCare, the 24/7 telehealth care service.
Many common illnesses, such as colds (upper respiratory infections), influenza and gastroenteritis (“stomach flu”), may be managed at home or in your residence hall and do not require a visit to a healthcare provider. Students with mild symptoms may report their illness through MyHealthConnect. This report will be reviewed by a nurse within one business day, and students will receive a secure message that provides them with information about managing their illness, guidance about when to return to class, and a letter verifying that they reported an illness to UHCS. The verification letter may be shared with faculty, advisors and others as needed to document the illness.
If you’re going to miss class, you should first work directly with your instructors to inform them about the situation and make appropriate arrangements directly with them about your work and assignments. Some instructors may ask that you provide supporting documentation to your four-year advisor for verification if you are absent for medical reasons. If so, you can email your advisor with your specific request along with supporting documentation. Keep in mind they cannot excuse absences; the ultimate decision of whether an absence is excused or unexcused is up to faculty.
For more information on this and other types of absences, consult the university class attendance policy found in the General Bulletin.