The Wharton Attendance module in Canvas allows you to do three things for classes in which the module has been enabled:
- Check into your class for attendance.
- Submit an absence excuse request for specific dates.
- Submit a class video access request for particular dates.
Before You Start
Using the Attendance module requires:
- Being enrolled in a class that is using the Wharton Attendance module. Each feature of the Wharton Attendance module can be enabled separately; check with your professor.
- A working PennKey and password
- The Canvas Mobile app is not required but recommended (Apple | Android). The module can be accessed at https://canvas.upenn.edu/.
Course Check In
Course Check In allows you to report your attendance by "checking in" to your class.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check in opens ten minutes before class and closes at the end of class.
- If you check in late, or not at all, you will be marked "absent."
- You will receive an email at the end of the day summarizing your absences.
To Check in to a class:
For step by step instructions,
Absence Excuse Requests
The Wharton Attendance module lists all of your eligible unexcused absences. It allows you to select any future class meeting for a planned absence.
You have two weeks from the date of an unexcused absence to submit an excuse request.
To request an Absence Excuse:
For step by step instructions,
To request an Absence Excuse for a future class meeting:
For step by step instructions,
Video Access Requests
Some class recordings are restricted to those with valid excused absences. You must request access to class recordings within 2 weeks of your absence. The Wharton Attendance module allows you to request recordings of future classes if you plan on being absent.
To request Absence Video Access:
For step by step instructions,
Questions?
Contact Student Support for help.