Redfern does not provide an excuse for class absence.  However, there is a feature available in MyCLE (http://mycle.clemson.edu) which allows you to quickly notify your professors of an absence from class, whether anticipated or unanticipated.  The Notification of Absence module, available in MyCLE on the MyCLEmson tab and on the Students tab, is designed to allow you to quickly notify your professors whenever anything – University-sponsored functions, illness, even hospitalization – takes you away from class.  All the notification requires is a brief explanation, dates, and times.  Based on the dates and times you select, your instructors are automatically selected, but you have the final say over which instructors receive the notification.  Though it does not serve as an official “excuse” from class, it does open the dialogue between you and your professor for further communication.  As you know, class absence is a matter between the student and professor.  If you are unable to report the absence by computer, you may call the Dean of Students Office at 656-0471 and someone will be happy to assist you.