Quick Answer
MUST University does not track attendance in the traditional way, but it does monitor students' initial and ongoing participation in each course, including through a usage report for the Learning Management System (LMS). Students must complete the Acceptance Term for each course and notify the professor in advance if they cannot attend a synchronous session.
How It Works
MUST University is a "non-attendance taking" institution, meaning it does not take attendance (roll call) in the traditional way. Instead, the university documents each student's initial participation and monitors ongoing participation throughout each course, ensuring that it aligns with the course's expected learning outcomes and with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including required minimum retention and completion rates.
To access each course's content, students must complete the Acceptance Term at the start of the academic period, confirming that they have read the Institution's Mission, understood the Plagiarism Policy, and are aware of the course syllabus. Courses include synchronous sessions throughout the term, and consistent weekly engagement is necessary to benefit from the learning experience and meet academic requirements.
Participation is tracked through a Learning Management System (LMS) usage report, which records the date, frequency, and duration of time the student remains logged in. This information is available to professors and administration, supporting student success and compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
If a student is unable to attend a synchronous class, they must notify the professor in advance to arrange ways to make up the missed activity.
Deadlines and Rules
- The Acceptance Term must be completed during the first week of each course.
- If the Acceptance Term is not completed in time, the student's status changes to Withdraw, access to the course content is blocked, and a Reentry process will be required to return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MUST University take attendance in class?
No. MUST University is a "non-attendance taking" institution, meaning it does not track attendance in the traditional way. Instead, it monitors each student's initial and ongoing participation in each course.
How does the university know if I'm participating in my courses?
Through a Learning Management System (LMS) usage report, which records the date, frequency, and duration of time the student stays logged in. This information is accessed by professors and administration.
Do I need to notify anyone if I can't attend a synchronous session?
Yes. Notify the professor in advance to arrange ways to make up the missed activity.
What happens if I don't complete the Acceptance Term in time?
Your status changes to Withdraw, you lose access to the course content, and you will need to request a Reentry process to return. See the article "What Is the Acceptance Term?" for the complete step-by-step process.
Didn't Work? Do This
| Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| I couldn't attend a synchronous session and didn't notify the professor in time | Contact the professor as soon as possible through the Learning Management System (LMS) or the email listed in the course syllabus, to find out whether the activity can still be made up. |
| My status changed to Withdraw because I didn't complete the Acceptance Term in time | See the article "What Is the Acceptance Term?" and open a Reentry process to return to your studies. |
| I have questions about how my participation is recorded | Open a ticket with the Registrar's Office explaining your question about the course usage report. |
| Nothing worked | Open a ticket with the Registrar's Office at registrar@mustedu.com, describing your question about attendance and participation. |
See Also
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