Students - Absence Request Form

Create a Portal Account

1. Go to the Service Desk Portal.

2. Click Log in in the top-right corner.

3. Click Sign Up.

4. Enter your UNLV email address and click Send Link.

5. Confirm your account via the email from jira@unlvsom.atlassian.net

Submit Absence Request Form

1. Log in with your Portal account.

2. Click Academic Curriculum from the list of departments.

3. Choose the Absence Request Form.

4. Fill out the form with the appropriate information, then click Submit.

   1. When you submit the form, it will go to Dr. Hernandez for approval.

      1. If it is approved, you and your clerkship director will get confirmation emails.

      2. If it is denied, you will get an email with an explanation.

Check the Status of Your Requests

1. Log in with your Portal account.

2. In the top-right corner, click Requests and choose All.

3. View your past requests. You can filter your requests using the drop down menus at the top.

   1. Clicking on a request will show the details of the request.