Empty seats due to illnesses in University of Minnesota classrooms last semester went unchecked because of the Universityâ??s policy toward the second wave of the H1N1 virus.
For now, the University has reverted back to its original policy, and students must present proof from a doctor if they miss class due to illness. However, some experts predict that a third wave of the illness is possible, and the University is prepared once again to allow undocumented absences should that happen.