In 2012, I had to take a year off from university due to persistent ill health (physical and mental). Most of my assignments and exams were incomplete, and I was hospitalized often.

In Fall 2013, I returned to repeat my junior year. I've finished all of my coursework for the year, except for one exam that I missed on Friday because I was in the hospital. When I asked my dean if I could take a make-up, he said, "an objective observation: it is unusual how many times you have been ill during final examinations." and asked to speak to my doctors.

This "observation" comment ticked me off. I haven't asked for extensions or make-up exams even ONCE this academic year (prior to this). My dean knows about my persistent health issues. He knows that I'm registered with disability services. I wrote back to him to say that it was fine if he spoke to my doctors, and that although I have ill health throughout the year, it is only during final exams that protocol requires me to contact him.

I really hope that he doesn't make this whole process any more complicated than it has to be, or even denies my request for a make-up exam. He and the registrar seem to be pissed at me. I told my dean that I've completed ALL of my coursework for the year (which is a feat for me).

All I want is to be able to take my exam. I'm not trying to take advantage of anything, because (1) I'm disadvantaged in so many ways, and (2) the snark, worry, and red tape are not worth the the trouble.

Just wanted to get this off my chest and post here, since I have nobody else to talk to. Thanks for listening.