Spring 2022: Accommodations for Religious Observances

This spring semester, our academic calendar overlaps with a number of religious holidays, including Ramadan, Passover, Good Friday and Easter, and Ridván.

We understand that you may need to balance your religious observation with your class attendance and academic studies. We encourage you to learn more about Carolina’s religious accommodations request process and, if needed, to complete the Religious Accommodation Request Form and send it to the Religious Accommodations Advisory Committee (RAAC) at [email protected] for consideration.

The Provost’s office has reminded faculty about these holidays, requesting flexibility regarding attendance and deadlines that coincide with religious observances.

We share this information in the hopes that it helps support both your academic pursuits and the observance of your faith.

If you have questions about the policy or the process for requesting accommodations, you may reach out to the RAAC at [email protected] or to the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office (EOC).

Note: This message was sent to all students from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Amy Johnson on March 24, 2022.

Final Exam Excuses

The Dean of Students office, including the University Approved Absence Office (UAAO), does NOT issue University Approved Absences or Final Exam Excuses for final exams or dates occurring during the final exam period. 

DO NOT SUBMIT AN ONLINE REQUEST FOR UNIVERSITY APPROVED ABSENCES FOR FINAL EXAMS.  

If you will miss a final exam due to a medical or mental health concern, family or personal emergency, religious observance, or exam schedule conflict, please follow the instructions on page linked below and communicate directly with your instructor to schedule a make-up.

 

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