Vivian, I agree that tardiness can be disruptive. You may also want to consider talking to your admissions team and make sure you understand how the college is sold to students. In some cases students ask ahead of time if their busy work schedules can receive some accommodations with respect to balancing work and school. The concept that attendance is related to being on time for work is somewhat vague and school policy is a critical part to consider. If the uniform culture of the institution is being on time is priority one and the school is sold this way then you have a very valid case with respect to a strict attendance policy. If however the student was sold on the school as catering to busy adult learners then you are sending a mixed message which can result in student attrition issues that are not academic in nature. What is your school policy on working with busy adult learners? Thanks for anything you can share. James Jackson