Summary
A college student expressed frustration when their instructor marked them absent despite arriving two minutes before the class start time. The student argued with the instructor, and after seeking assistance from their academic adviser, their attendance record was eventually corrected. The incident highlights issues around university attendance policies and their impact on grades.
Key Facts
- The student arrived at their Psychology class at 7:58 a.m. for an 8 a.m. start but was marked absent.
- Attendance counts for 50% of the overall grade in this course.
- The class meets once a week, making each attendance entry very important.
- A road closure for a movie shoot delayed the student's usual arrival.
- The school was supposed to send a closure warning email, but the student claims it was not received.
- The student's attendance record was corrected after meeting with their academic adviser and department head.
- There were other complaints about the same instructor marking students absent under similar circumstances.
- University attendance rules and instructors' discretion can greatly affect students' grades.
