Interfaith Holidays

Religious Holiday Observance and Syllabi Statement

To observe a day not formally included on the University calendar, students are encouraged to work directly with their professors, notify them of any absence, and prepare any required work ahead of time to make up for missed class time. Students are encouraged to reference the Interfaith Holiday Calendar. If your holiday is not present on this calendar, please contact [email protected].

The following Religious Holiday Observance Syllabi statement was approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and circulated to all faculty members:

The University of Lynchburg recognizes the value of religious diversity and inclusivity, striving to accommodate students’ commitments to their religious or secular traditions whenever possible. When conflicts arise between holy days or other religious practices and academic scheduling, every effort should be made to accommodate students’ adherence to their traditions, including, when possible, excusing class absences and allowing make-up work. A student anticipating the need to miss a class for religious reasons should alert the faculty member within the first two weeks of the semester, and the two of them should determine the next course of action. Any unresolved difficulties should be referred to the University Chaplain in the Spiritual Life Center, where questions, concerns, and support are always available via [email protected].