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24 C. Additional requirements may be required due to one or more of the circumstances stated below: 1. The courses within a program have a stricter attendance policy than the 90% stated herein. 2. An instructor may set a course attendance requirement higher, when make-up of time is not practical due to the nature and/or complexity of the instruction, availability of equipment, program accrediting body requirements, or the inability to replicate the learning environment. 3. The laboratory/externship hours are not always possible to make-up. When an absence results in the inability of the student to develop and demonstrate clinical practice objectives and meet the required hours of the course necessary for credit, the student cannot receive a passing grade and will be withdrawn from the program. 4. Financial Aid eligible programs that are less than 720 hours in length require completion of a minimum of 648 hours. D. Attendance Standards 1. Students who fail to maintain attendance standards may be withdrawn from the course and the program and will experience a loss of eligibility of funding to include, but not limited to, Federal Student Aid, VA Education Benefits, and third-party agency funding. Refer to the catalog section on Satisfactory Academic Progress regarding continuation of federal financial assistance. 2. Students should refer to their course syllabus for specific attendance requirements. 3. Students are responsible for verifying that their attendance is accurately recorded in the attendance system. 4. If students identify an attendance error they must notify their instructor as soon as possible, and no later than the third business day following the date of the error. 5. Failure to maintain attendance standards may jeopardize a student's ability to remain in the program. E. Absences 1. Absences begin to accumulate with the first scheduled class meeting. Students may be withdrawn from a class or program for unsatisfactory attendance. 2. Students should refer to their course syllabus for specific attendance requirements. F. Withdrawal Due to Unsatisfactory Attendance 1. Students who do not maintain the attendance standard at a rate of 90% or higher for an individual course will fail the current course and/or be withdrawn from the program. 2. Students with consecutive absences may fail the current course and be withdrawn from the program. 3. Students who discontinue studies in a course or program may refer to Enrollment Services for specific information regarding withdrawal procedures and appeals. THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IX. Re-Enrollment from Withdrawal for Clock Hours A. Students who wish to return to school must initiate the re-enrollment process through Enrollment Services. B. Prior to re- enrollment, student academic records will be evaluated to determine appropriate class schedule, based on current catalog requirements. C. Depending on the program, students may be required to start the program in the beginning and any coursework completed/started would need to be repeated. X. Transferring to GateWay Community College for Clock Hours A. A student enrolling in Gateway Community College's Beauty and Wellness Program after having attended other post-secondary institutions can have coursework evaluated for transfer hours. B. To be eligible for evaluation, coursework must appear on official transcripts and be mailed directly from the source institution to Gateway Community College. C. Course evaluation will consist of course evaluation, formal assessment and program requirements in alignment with state board requirements. Student Services 2017-2018