Towson University Student Government Association's Bereavement Policy

Purpose: Towson University Student Government Association (SGA)'s Bereavement Policy Page 11 To promote the general mental health of Towson University Undergraduate students by allowing them the opportunity to grieve and be available for their families during times of death and grief. Excused Academic Days: All Undergraduate students who opt to use the Bereavement Policy are to be given three (3) academic days off to mourn the loss of an individual with a significant relationship. This must include, but is not limited to, individuals with the following legal titles: • Uncle(s) or Aunt(s) • Cousin(s) • Niece(s) or Nephew(s) • Legal In-Law(s) • Grandparent( s) • Step-Relation Individual(s) • Child(ren) or Individual(s) in which the Mourner has Legal Guardianship Over • Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) • Sibling( s) • Spouse or Legal Civil Union Partner Traveling Day(s) System: The mileage is to be calculated from the address of Towson University to the address of the funeral home, permanent address of the deceased or mourner (whichever is furthest away from the address of Towson University). All travel days granted to Undergraduate students will be for round trip travel. Travel days will be comprised of calendar days, not academic days. Students opting to use the Bereavement Policy can appeal to the Division of Student Affairs if more travel days are needed. Traveling Day(s) Allotted* 0-90 miles: 0 days of travel 91-180 miles: 1 day of travel 181-270 miles: 2 days of travel 271 miles < : 3 days of travel • For all travel outside of the Continental United States of America, seven (7) days will be allotted. Page I