No later than 15 school days after the beginning of a semester, students must notify instructors in writing of classes they will not attend due to religious obligations and practices. No student who is otherwise qualified to participate in all educational activities required by an academic program will be expelled, refused admission, or otherwise penalized because of religious obligations and practices. New York Institute of Technology will make available, at no extra fee, equivalent opportunities to make up examinations or study and work requirements that are missed due to an absence for religious observances.