Punctuality
Students are expected to arrive on time for all fieldwork education experiences, as punctuality is an essential part of professional behavior.
If a student anticipates being late, they must contact the fieldwork site and promptly notify their Fieldwork Educator and/or Site Coordinator of their estimated time of arrival. Students are also required to inform the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) and the Clinical Education Placement and Support Administrator (CEPSA) of any tardiness or early dismissal.
Students are expected to demonstrate consistent punctuality as a fundamental professional standard.
Expectations related to attendance and punctuality are established by the fieldwork site and must be followed at all times.
Repeated tardiness is considered a serious professional concern and may adversely affect the student’s performance evaluation. At the discretion of the fieldwork site and in consultation with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC), students may be required to remediate time missed due to tardiness.
If punctuality concerns persist, the fieldwork site may determine that the behavior is unacceptable for professional practice. In such cases, the student may be removed from the placement and/or assigned a failing grade for the fieldwork experience.
We encourage students to communicate proactively if unexpected circumstances arise, so that appropriate support and planning can occur.