All Juniors and Seniors are given 2 excused absence days to visit a college campus. In order for your absence to be approved you must complete this process: 

Student Directions 

• Talk with your teachers of periods missed PRIOR to college visit and ask about any missed assignments. 

• (Required) Request a letter from the college/university stating that you were there on a specific date(s) and a school official's signature. This cannot be a brochure, flyer, or an email. It MUST be a letter on school letterhead with your name and student ID written on it. Travel days cannot be excused.

• Submit a scanned copy of your letter to bowie@austinisd.org within 2 days of returning.

**Only Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 full days per year for college visits. Excused absences will only be honored if the student follows all directions for the college visit.