Attendance

Current first year. I've attended around two thirds of my lectures and seminars but am worried about potential consequences around it. (some reasons have been valid but other times haven't). I have had good results on all my assignments and haven't yet ran into any issues but did have some concerns.

Reply 1

johnn87

Hi,
It’s good that you’re reflecting on this now, and well done on keeping your assignments on track! Missing some lectures and seminars shouldn’t necessarily cause major issues, especially if you’re keeping up with the content independently and performing well.
However, it might be worth checking your university’s attendance policy to make sure there aren’t specific requirements tied to attendance. Some courses do monitor it, particularly for seminars, and it’s better to address any concerns early.
If you’ve had valid reasons for missing some sessions, consider reaching out to your tutor or student support to explain. They can often offer advice or help prevent any problems later on.
It’s great that you’re doing well academically – keep it up, and maybe try to attend more sessions moving forward. It could make things easier in the long run!

Reply 2

University of Salford Student Rep

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi there,

It’s great to hear that you’re doing well with your assignments and haven’t run into any major issues so far - that’s definitely something to feel positive about! However, it’s understandable to have concerns about attendance. At many universities, attendance can be important not just for your learning but also for maintaining engagement and staying up to date with course content.

At the University of Salford, we have personal tutors who help guide students through any concerns, including academic performance and attendance. It’s worth checking if your university offers a similar service. Your tutor could provide clarity on whether your attendance rate might raise any issues and offer advice tailored to your situation.

If your university has attendance monitoring in place, missing too many sessions could have potential consequences, such as being flagged for low engagement. It’s a good idea to review your course handbook or reach out to your department for clarification on their policy. Since you’ve performed well academically so far, this could demonstrate that you’re keeping up, but regular attendance helps build connections with peers and lecturers, which can be invaluable over time.

If any personal or health-related issues have contributed to your attendance concerns, it may also be worth speaking with student wellbeing services. They can offer support and even help explain your situation if needed.

The fact that you’re reflecting on this shows you care about your studies, so take steps to address your concerns, and you’ll be in a strong position to move forward. 😊

Best of luck!
Arslan – University of Salford Student Representative