It is the policy of Vanderbilt to reasonably accommodate students so that they do not experience an adverse academic consequence when sincerely held religious beliefs or observances conflict with academic requirements. Absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does not relieve students from responsibility for any part of the course work required during the period of absence. It is the obligation of students to provide faculty with reasonable notice of the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent, preferably at the beginning of the semester. It is incumbent on students who miss a class to catch up on any material discussed and assignments given during that class period.
Students who wish to request an academic accommodation for a religious observance should submit their request in writing directly to the instructor of the course well in advance of the absence, preferably at the beginning of the semester. Students and instructors who have questions or concerns about academic accommodations for religious observance or religious beliefs may contact the Equal Opportunity and Access Office.