To excuse an absence you must upload one of the following documents in the form below: 

• A Note from a medical professional: This note must include a start and end date for your medical leave. Ask for this note excusing you from class while at the doctor or with any other appropriate medical professional. Make sure that a date range is included on the note before leaving their office.   
• A Zeitbestätigung for an important appointment: If you are not sick but must miss class for an important appointment with a medical professional, please ask for a Zeitbestätigung. This is a note that confirms that you were at the appointment, and when it took place. 
•  PCR Test: A positive PCR test may be submitted instead of a doctor’s note.

You do not have to explain the reason for your absence as long as your doctor’s note states the time period for which you are exempt from class. Further, you are not obliged to share information about your medical condition with IES Abroad Vienna staff unless you wish to do so. 

For questions and/or support with chronic conditions, please contact the Health and Safety Coordinator, Maeve Plunkett. 

If you have any other questions, please reach out to: 

• Benjamin Wyatt, Academic Advising and Information Specialist: questions about absence policy
   bwyatt@iesabroad.org
• Maeve Plunkett, Health and Safety Coordinator: questions about finding medical professionals
  mplunkett@iesabroad.org 

If you need to request an absence for another reason (recognized religious holiday, grave family incident, conflicting academic commitments), email your request to Benjamin Wyatt.