However, repeated absences and truancy that results in lowered grades and/or disciplinary action will definitely be passed along on your transcript to the colleges you are applying to.

Do colleges look at tardies?

Colleges don't care if you have one or two tardies, but the admissions committee will definitely make note disciplinary actions like expulsions, suspensions, and academic probation. Colleges want to know you're mature and able to succeed in a rigorous academic environment with a lot of independence.

Do tardies affect your grade?

Students who are tardy miss the beginning of their morning classes, and they also cause a distraction when they arrive late to class. Students who are frequently tardy have lower GPAs, lower scores on standardized assessments, and lower graduation rates.