needhelpwithstuff
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- Alabama
I have recently been diagnosed with a medical condition that explains my bad performance in two previous semester (nonconsecutive). I would like to request medical withdrawal for both semesters, but Academic Affairs at my university tells me that I can only withdraw from one semester.
Could I receive a second withdrawal as an accommodation under the ADA? This would not be a retroactive accommodation because it is a withdrawal for me to repeat the classes - not a grade replacement. It seems that the only reason why I am not being given a second withdrawal is for the sake of the rule. Further, shouldn't the ADA supercede whatever university policy is in place?
I understand that the university has its policies, but shouldn't we be evaluated on a case by case basis? My medical condition is not life threatening, but it definitely did affect my academic performance.
Could I receive a second withdrawal as an accommodation under the ADA? This would not be a retroactive accommodation because it is a withdrawal for me to repeat the classes - not a grade replacement. It seems that the only reason why I am not being given a second withdrawal is for the sake of the rule. Further, shouldn't the ADA supercede whatever university policy is in place?
I understand that the university has its policies, but shouldn't we be evaluated on a case by case basis? My medical condition is not life threatening, but it definitely did affect my academic performance.