Absence and exam-denial thresholds can vary by university, college, program, and course. This calculator compares your current absence percentage with the threshold you enter from the policy that applies to you.
How it works
Enter the total course lectures, your absences so far, and the allowed absence threshold stated by the applicable policy. The calculator returns your current percentage, the allowed number of absences rounded down, and how many remain before the entered threshold. The default threshold is 25% and can be changed.
The formula
Results depend on the lecture count, the institution's attendance-recording method, and the threshold you enter. Check your current academic regulations and official attendance record.
Worked example
Example: in a 45-lecture course with 8 absences and a 25% entered threshold, the absence rate is 17.8%, the calculated allowance is 11, and 3 absences remain before reaching the mathematical threshold.
The default 25% threshold is an editable example, not a universal university rule. Always verify the current academic regulation and official attendance record.
Frequently asked questions
Do medically excused absences count toward the percentage?
Treatment of medical and accepted excuses varies by university, college, and course policy. Enter the absence count actually used by your institution.
What does a denial or DN code mean on my transcript?
The meaning and academic effect of a denial grade or code varies by institution. Check your university's grading guide and academic regulations for its effect on exams, course status, and GPA.
What happens if I reach the entered threshold exactly?
That depends on the wording of the applicable policy and whether it acts on reaching or exceeding the threshold. The calculator provides a mathematical comparison only and does not determine an academic denial decision.