We understand that college isn’t the only thing you have going in your life and at times other things might come up that make it difficult to go to class. We are here to help you get through those situations and stay on track with your classes.

If something comes up, we recommend that you always do these two things:

Contact your instructors. Let them know that you aren’t just skipping class, that you have a reason for not being there. The sooner they know the sooner they can help you make a plan to get caught up. Here are some tips on contacting your instructors.
–Use your IWCC email address

–Make sure the subject line is short and to the point.

–Include your first and last name.

–Tell them which class.

–Write in complete sentences.

–Be professional.
Contact Student Assistance at sos@iwcc.edu. Iowa Western offers resources that can help you and Student Assistance can help connect you to those resources.

Everyone’s situation is unique. However, below are some common areas your situation may fit into.

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Illness/Hospitalization	Transportation Issues	Child Care	Mental Health
Financial Issues	Family Responsibilities	Work Conflicts	Death in the Family