Students are expected to attend and participate in all class sessions. While there are some exceptions, students in most Theatre classes are only allowed as many unexcused absences as the number of credits for the course. After those absences the student's grade may be lowered 1/3 of a letter grade or equivalent for each additional absence.

The University Catalog policy on attendance states in part that "No matter what bases exist for absence, students are held accountable for academic activities..."

The course syllabus for each class should have a statement outlining the specific policy for that class.