The following students may secure an Excused Absence and Special Sick Leave due to COVID from their Associate Dean:
Students who are infected by COVID;
Students who have COVID in their household;
Students who are being put in isolation; and
Students who are having problems coping mentally with the COVID situation
COVID Vaccination
Step 1.
Email your College Associate Dean
Step 2.
Subject Line: [EXCUSED ABSENCE] Full Name, ID Number
Step 3.
State the following in your email:
Full Name
ID Number
Course
Date of Absence
Reason/Condition for filing an excused absence
Classes and Section
Name of Professors
Additional Guidelines:
The duration of the excused absence shall depend on circumstances;
Case 1 to 3: The duration of the excused absence shall depend on circumstances as described by the physician, barangay/LGU officials
Case 4: Students are urged to consult with counselors at OCCS, who shall then make the appropriate recommendations to the Associate Deans
Students with excused absence due to COVID are allowed to make up for missed requirements during the leave, up to the following trimester. They may therefore be able to have their grades changed the following term after complying with missed requirements.
Students with excused absence due to COVID shall be exempted from ineligibility rules for the succeeding trimester, as they may still have some of their grades changed after complying with missed requirements.