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If you would like to add a student to your class, contact Sara Casselberry (sara.casselberry@austin.utexas.edu) with the student's name and EID. Please do not have students email us directly, as we need to know that we have your permission to make the add. We can add students, with your permission, through the fourth class day.
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When a student misses multiple class meetings (or assignments — see below), file an Absence/Failing Report at https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ns/ns.unique.WBX. This will generate an official letter from the University warning the student that they are in danger of failing the class due to absences.
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