Getting a University Excuse for Organizational Trips
For more information, contact the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, 985-549-3792
- When traveling for an organizational trip, studentsmust complete the Off Campus Visitation Form, regardless of if they need an official university excuse. Once approved, thisform will serve as an official university excuse
- For in state trips, this form must be submitted in triplicate five working days prior to the trip
- For out of state trips, this form must be submitted in triplicate three weeks prior to the trip
- This form must be signed by the organization's advisor and then submitted to the Office for Student Engagement for the Director of the Office for Student Engagement's signature
- For student organizations, this form must be approved by the Director of the Office for Student Engagement, the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Provost
- Once the form is approved, all students listed on the formmust receive a copy of the signed form and show it to his or her instructors prior to the trip. Each student is responsible for contacting his or her instructor and making the appropriate arrangements for course work missed during the trip