{"id":5829,"date":"2020-09-03T11:54:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T15:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wpnet\/?page_id=5829"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:44:14","slug":"sub-request-form","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wpnet\/forms\/sub-request-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Substitute Request Form"},"content":{"rendered":"

A group of WP colleagues will be on call throughout the year to cover classes for your short-term needs in case of illness, caregiving responsibilities, and other unplanned<\/em> absences. If you would like to request a sub, please fill out the secure form below with as much information as you are able to provide. PTLs who cover unplanned absences will be be paid for their time covering classes on a pro-rated per course basis. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When you request a sub, the Writing Program’s faculty sub coordinator<\/a> will receive your form and communicate with the available subs, who will then be in touch with you to discuss details. If at all possible, please request by 4:30pm the day before your absence, and you will hear back about coverage around 7pm. You are also welcome to contact the sub coordinator (AY 2025-2026: Heather Barrett<\/a>) directly with any questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Please use this form only for unplanned absences. <\/span>Unplanned<\/span><\/i> means situations you didn\u2019t anticipate that make it hard for you to take the steps required to arrange for coverage or prepare an asynchronous activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some scenarios in which an absence would be considered unplanned:<\/span><\/p>\n