What if a student has to be away during their e-Studies course?
The answer to this question depends on several factors, including the length of the vacation, whether the student will have access to a computer and a reliable Internet-connection, and whether whether he/she will want to be working on course work during the time away. In general, Duke TIP can accommodate a one-week absence during the term, provided that the student communicates with the instructor in advance of that absence to arrange a schedule for making up essential assignments. Absences of longer than one week, with no Internet access during that time, become increasingly problematic, as the student will miss more and more of the course work and more opportunities to interact with his/her classmates.
