My housemate seems to think that there's a law, but the rest of us aren't so sure. How long do you have to wait before you can leave when your professor doesn't show up? Is it decided by the professor/school, or is there a general rule?
2007-11-29 06:27:48 · 9 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If there is a rule at all, it is decided by the professor/school. There is some general sense that 15 minutes is long enough to wait, but you need to know that unless this is a formal rule at your school, you could be held to be absent if you leave before the instructor gets there, no matter how long it takes.
2007-11-29 06:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only experienced this about two times, and each time that the professor knew that they were going to be late for a few minutes, or that they had to cancel the class outright, they phoned into the school to speak with an assistant in their major's department, then the assistant came into the waiting class to let us know. Because of that I've never really experienced students walking out early.
I have a feeling most professors have to do this because it's very unprofessional to leave a bunch of students waiting in the class for 15 minutes or so, and if any left early only to be counted absent by the incoming professor then that professor would probably be reported to the department by the students for failure of communication. And the students would have an honest point.
2007-11-29 06:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by williamdefalco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a law, but when I was in school everybody used 15 minutes. The thing is, if everyone gets up and walks out the professor cannot do anything. If they complain or try to doc the students, all the students have to do is go to the office and complain about the professor. You are the to learn and not to weight or just pass the time. You have to remember you are paying the professors salary. The school will correct the problem if there is one. The do not want to loose the students over a matter that reflects on the school standards.
2007-11-29 06:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by Lonnie M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is an urban legend about this. I would not be suprised that some universities have a rule about this but most do not. If the teacher shows up 30 minutes late and you are not there then the teacher can consider you absent. You might be able to argue this but it really depends on the school that you are at. I have seen students fall into this trap before. They wait 10 minutes and then take off. The professor shows up and sees that people are missing and decides to give a pop quiz. They get zeros and are stuck with them.
2007-11-29 06:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly not a law; I just love how people say "It's the law!" when they don't really know, they just want it to be so.
Traditionally there has been the "academic 15" (not in public school though); if the instructor isn't there by 15 minutes after class starts, class is dismissed without prejudice.
However.... do NOT count on your instructor following this. On the first day of class when the syllabus is passed out, ask him/her directly about it.
I had one instructor in college who said speficially to not go by that; that class started when he got there. Being a department head he was frequently interrupted and stopped and made late. He was good about adjusting for the missing time but woe to the student who walked out and wasn't there when he finally walked in.
2007-11-29 06:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is simple, there are rules in place to protect kids from the dangers that they are unaware of. Schools have a great responsibility to the parents and the community to educate and protect their children. Some schools do not allow even their high school students to leave campus, so be lucky you even have the opportunity next year. When you are in high school you will gain more freedom as you are becoming an adult, however you will have to take on more responsibility and be more accountable for your actions. Your in middle school and kids today really do not have it that bad, Just enjoy being a kid and try not to complain so much. You will always have rules to follow, even as an adult.
2016-05-26 22:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it isn't specified by the school or the individual professor, a respectful length of time to wait is 15 minutes.
2007-11-29 06:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by sandwest 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask at your student council office. Schools seem to set their own rules for that. When I was in university, 10 minutes was the magic time frame.
2007-11-29 06:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NOt sure just bring a book with to read or study, heck try to get in a nap. My personal opinion is that it is extremely rude. YOU are paying HIM for his time and he should be there on time to do what he is getting paid for.
2007-11-29 06:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by hoppykit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋