Attendance
Importance of Attendance
Regular attendance helps students stay engaged with the curriculum, participate in discussions, and develop a strong work ethic. It also allows students to build meaningful relationships with peers and instructors, contributing to a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
Attendance Requirements
If you are an international student with a valid Student’s Pass, you must adhere to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore’s requirement of maintaining a minimum of 90% attendance for classes and campus activities each month. You are expected to be on campus from Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays, Study Week, Exam Prep Week, and Exam Week) for at least three (3) hours daily, as per ICA regulations.
In the Student’s Pass application form (V36A), international students must not miss classes for seven (7) consecutive days or more and must maintain at least 90% attendance each month, barring valid reasons. Failure to meet these requirements will necessitate the EGA reporting this to ICA, which may result in your Student’s Pass being cancelled.
For local students, a monthly class attendance rate of 90% is also required. If you do not meet this requirement, the Academic Head will be informed, and you may be barred from taking your examinations.
Monitoring and Leave of Absences
If you are unable to attend classes, you may submit a Leave Application to the student services department. Each application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and is subject to approval.
Every leave request must be supported by appropriate documentation. For instance, if you are absent due to medical reasons, you must provide a valid medical certificate (MC). EGA only accepts MCs issued by doctors registered with the Singapore Medical Council.
Similarly, To prevent the submission of fraudulent documents, thorough checks will be conducted. Students are reminded that forging MCs is a serious offense under Section 465 of the Penal Code (Singapore Law), which carries a penalty of up to 4 years in jail, a fine, or both. The University strictly prohibits such actions and will take appropriate measures against those found guilty of this offense.