McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF)

The McMaster Student Absence Form, or MSAF, is a self-report tool in MOSAIC that students can use for relief for missed academic work worth less than 25% of the final grade resulting from medical or personal situations lasting up to three calendar days. It does not require students to produce documentation unless the assessment is worth 25% or more, in which case, they must visit the Faculty office for discussion of accommodations.

In each of their teaching experiences, it is important for instructors to consider how they will be able to accommodate students who have utilized the MSAF for any assessment valued at less than 25%. You may want to offer an extension for a due date, an alternative testing time, or a supplementary assignment. These suggestions should take into consideration the intended learning outcomes for the missed work, students’ workload, as well as other course policies in the Undergraduate Course Management Policies.