Studies

Explanation of absences

Any absence from a graded evaluation activity must be justified to the Office of the Registrar.

JUSTIFYING AN ABSENCE FROM AN EVALUATION

  1. Complete the Formulaire de motivation d'absence
  2. Email this form along with supporting documents to registraire-absence@polymtl.ca within the prescribed deadlines according to the Règlement des études

Important notes

  • If your explanation of absence is accepted for a final exam, an administrative fee will be charged per deferred exam.
  • Please note that a systematic check of the supporting documents received is carried out.

PRESCRIBED DEADLINES*

Is your absence known in advance?

The request must be received at least 5 business days before the absence if it is known in advance.

Was your absence unforeseeable?

The request must be received within 5 business days after the end of your incapacity period.

*If your medical appointment is scheduled more than 5 business days in advance, we invite you to immediately send the absence justification form with your appointment confirmation, in order to comply with the required deadlines.

EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

  • Note from a health professional in your name clearly indicating the period of incapacity

  • Complete course outlines

  • Your child's birth certificate in the case of childbirth

  • Close family member's death certificate in the case of a death

STUDENTS IN SITUATIONS OF REPEATED ABSENCES

REFERENCES TO THE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS