Classroom Attendance

Because the instruction and guidance offered by experienced teachers in the classroom is the cornerstone of an HTC education, every student is expected to attend all classes and laboratory sessions. In addition, the educational methodology employed by most faculty members requires substantial classroom participation by students, who are expected to fulfill all assignments and prepare themselves for meaningful classroom interaction.

Students who anticipate prolonged absences should seek consent not only from each of their instructor(s), but should also contact the appropriate Dean. Students absent for over 25 percent of scheduled classes automatically have their final grades lowered by one letter grade. Students absent for over 50 percent of scheduled classes receive an “F” for the course. Individual instructors are at liberty to institute more stringent attendance requirements by notifying students in the class syllabus.

Cell Phones, Lap-Top Computers, and Tablets

HTC bans the use of cell phones, computers and other devices for texting, web-browsing or other non-class related activities during class. This behavior may result in expulsion from the course after a single warning. Electronic devices may not be used during exams, and their use in class is subject to faculty discretion and permission.

Only students with documented disabilities who must use such devices may request exemptions as documented in the “Accommodations for Students with Disabilities” section below.