What happens if train delays make me late for class?
Being late because of a train delay does not necessarily mean that you cannot attend the class. After arriving, enter quietly so as not to disrupt the class and explain the delay to the instructor if necessary. A delay certificate may sometimes lead to special consideration for how the lateness or absence is recorded, but it does not automatically guarantee attendance credit; check the rules for your university, faculty, and course.
Key points
- Enter quietly after you arrive, taking care not to interrupt the class.
- If necessary, explain the delay to the instructor or the relevant course office.
- Check whether a delay certificate is required and how it should be obtained or submitted.
Things to check
- The treatment of lateness or absence, and whether a delay certificate is accepted, varies by university, faculty, and course.