The Ohio State University College of Nursing recognizes that requirements set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or obligations related to service in the military or other groups may result in scheduled clinical absences. In order to abide by Ohio Board of Nursing Regulatory standards, students in good academic standing will be permitted to make-up all scheduled clinical absences due to events based on the excused absence policies. If opportunities to make-up clinical absences during the semester are available, students will be scheduled for these clinical make-up days during the semester. Failure to attend the makeup session on the assigned dates will result in application of the Attendance Policy. Grades will not be administered until the make-up clinical dates are successfully completed. Students are required to provide a letter from their coach outlining the dates and times of required athletic absences at the beginning of the semester. Any absences that occur without prior approval may result in failure of a course.