This is a reminder that the Jewish celebration of Passover begins at sundown on Saturday, April23 and ends at sundown on Monday, April 25. In accordance to USM and University policies, students may be excused from class because of religious observance. Students are obligated to notify their instructors if they will miss class. These dates
are provided to assist you in planning classroom instruction. It is recommended that exams, quizzes, presentations, or other similar activities not be scheduled during this period.
Please remember that excused absences for religious observance do not exempt students from assignments or required work. However, students must be given the opportunity, where feasible, to make-up any assignment, test, quiz, etc., missed as a result of religious observance.
Faculty who will miss classes due to religious observance should inform their department chairperson and notify their students as soon as possible. They should assign, where appropriate, out of class assignments.
Staff members, who will miss work due to religious observance, should notify their immediate supervisor so proper staff coverage can be accommodated. Staff members must use accrued leave.
If you have any questions about the attendance-absence policy as it relates to religious observance, please contact:
Bill Reuling 4-4632 Faculty concerns
Teri Hall 4-3307 Student concerns
Richard Morrocco 4-6201 Staff concerns
