COVID-19 Related Absences

Currently all COVID-19 related absences will be handled directly between students and professors, unless there is a complicating factors (extended isolation time, hospitalization, etc.). Students need to contact professors directly to notify them of their absences, and faculty will work with them to identify an appropriate academic adjustment.

Students and faculty with concerns about COVID-19 related absence should call the office to consult.

Isolation

Students in isolation have received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and are unable to attend in-person classes. Different accommodations may be appropriate depending on the severity of their symptoms.

 

Quarantine

Students who are quarantined may still be able to participate remotely but may have been in close contact with someone who tested positive, or may be waiting on test results. They may or may not be exhibiting symptoms, but have been advised to quarantine to prevent possibly community spread.

Working Toward Solutions

Here is a list of possible options to work with students diagnosed or impacted by COVID-19. This list is not exhaustive.

  • Attend online only during this time
  • Extra time to submit assignments
  • Rescheduling exams or quizzes
  • Viewing a recorded lecture
  • Drop a missed exam score and replace with an average of other exams
  • If an absence extends over 7 days direct the student may need to meet with Student Support & Accountability staff

We encourage all of the K-State community to stay up to date and informed by following the K-State COVID-19 Summary of Updates & continue to help every Wildcat be a Wellcat.