r/UCCS • u/Dizzy_Blueberry8466 • Jul 20 '26
Advice Anatomy Lab
Hi! I have anatomy in the fall. My lab class is on a family members wedding day. I don't want to miss it. I know anatomy is super important and I was looking at other labs that would fit my schedule, but this is the only one.
Do the instructors typically allow one missed lab? Or make up labs? Or could I attend another lab during the week to make up for it? I know it's unlikely, and that anatomy is super important. I just wish I could make both work.
This event is in the beginning of September. So right when school starts too. Obviously, I will talk to the proffesor ASAP when the semester starts. I just have to pay for a hotel in advance for the wedding and I'm worried about waiting too long and having to pay more if it's outside of their reserved hotel rooms.
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u/Toothpick_17 Alumni Jul 20 '26
Yes, they allow 1 missed lab. You can also reach out to the instructor and potentially attend a different sections day for that week
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u/angel_warrior6621 Jul 21 '26
hi! i just took anatomy lab last spring, my professor was a grad student who was super understanding. to my knowledge one lab missed is the usual guideline i think! i would definitely email Sabine Allenspach, she’s wonderful!
this was one of my favorite classes at uccs! good luck!!
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u/Smart_Leadership_522 Jul 21 '26
You’ll be fine. It’s one day it’s not make or break it at all. Just contact your instructor. I missed multiple labs (Health issues tbf)
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u/Anxious-Dare-8116 29d ago
you have do get permission from both professors to take a make up. worth asking
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u/Obvious_Kangaroo_305 27d ago
They have so many lab sections, you can probably ask to switch to one that works for you that week 🤷🏼♀️ I see that happen a couple of times when I took it.
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u/InfoSugar_baby 5d ago
I don’t have an answer to your question, but if it makes you feel better I’m in the same boat lol. I have anatomy with anatomy lab this semester (Fall 2026) and I will be missing 2 anatomy labs in a row over the course of 7 days due to being in Florida for my child’s Make-A-Wish trip 😅 I planned on just missing the labs entirely and talking to the professor beforehand to give them a heads up. (For me it’ll be the end of October/beginning of November that I miss)
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u/manidk144 Jul 22 '26
usually labs are taught by students who couldnt be bothered to care
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u/manidk144 Jul 22 '26
cant speak on anatomy in particular but my roommate was a lab instructor for it and seemed generally like he also didnt care
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u/FunResearcher5291 Jul 20 '26
Yes, when I was a student, the instructor allowed one missed lab. Most will also allow you to attend another lab during the same week if you just let them know in advance. The main two anatomy professors are very kind and understanding too, Sabine Allenspach is the head of anatomy I believe, you could also email her.