Accommodation for Religious Observance

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Subject: Accommodation for Religious ObservanceNumber: AOP 200
Issued by: Senior Vice-President AcademicDate Issued: October 2004
Supersedes: NAPage: 1 of 1
Links: Cancellation of Classes – AOP 202
Evaluation of Student Performance – AOP 224
Code of Conduct: Academic Employees – AOP 201
Student Accommodation for Religious Observance Request
Academic Centre for Testing
Procedure
Revision Date: February 2020
1. Introduction and Purpose

This policy and its associated procedure outline Loyalist College’s approach to accommodating its community’s observance of religious holidays. 

2. Application

This policy applies to the Loyalist College community.

3. Policy Statement

Loyalist College is committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all members of our learning community, and to make accommodation for religious observances. Every effort will be made to avoid academic scheduling in-class assignments, placement, co-op, clinical, tests or final examinations on days identified as significant religious events.