Attendance Requirements
The curriculum and syllabus define the methods of completion and assessment criteria for each course. As a rule, the attendance requirement for courses is 80%, but all assigned tasks must be completed. If a course has a different attendance requirement, it is specified in the syllabus, curriculum, or traineeship plan.
The teacher has a pedagogical responsibility to assess whether the student has achieved the learning objectives of the course. If compensatory assignments are given due to absence, they must address the knowledge and skills covered during the missed sessions. It is not always possible to arrange compensatory assignments, and a course cannot be completed solely by doing them.
Lectures generally do not require attendance, although exceptions may apply.
Exercises are used to practice content learned in lectures or through independent study. Regular attendance is required in exercises. Studies may include various practical courses that require attendance (often at least 80% of contact teaching hours) and successful completion of assigned tasks.
In seminars, participants present their seminar work (presentation, thesis, summary, etc.), engage in discussions, and act as opponents. Seminars are organised in both intermediate and advanced studies. Regular attendance is required in seminars, often at least 80% of contact teaching hours, and seminars usually cannot be replaced by alternative completion methods.
Acceptable reasons for absence include force majeure situations (e.g. military refresher training, funeral of a close relative), personal or child’s illness, urgent medical or dental appointments when rescheduling is unreasonably difficult, or compelling reasons related to pregnancy or childbirth. Other possible reasons, which must be agreed in advance with the teacher-in-charge, may include a compelling reason related to a university, student union, or student organisation duty, presenting one’s work at a scientific congress, or performing in a significant cultural or elite sports event. Absences due to holidays, employment, or participation in teaching or examinations of another subject are not considered acceptable.
Students must inform the teacher-in-charge of any foreseeable absence from compulsory teaching as early as possible, or notify them promptly in case of illness.
Acceptable reasons for absence apply only to the portion exceeding the permitted absence limit.
Mandatory Prior Studies
Participation in certain courses requires the completion of mandatory prior studies. The required prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions in Peppi’s study guides. Students are advised to verify these requirements before registering for examinations or teaching.
Completion of Studies
Courses are completed according to the schedule confirmed in the syllabus or as instructed by the teacher-in-charge.
Written or other assessable learning assignments related to teaching must be submitted by the end of the course or at a time separately specified by the teacher. However, students must be provided with an opportunity to resubmit assignments, allowing sufficient time for preparation. The resubmission period is one month from the date the assessment results are made available.