University Grade Change Rights

Summary

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA, U.S. Students with disabilities are entitled to non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations in education. If your university has allowed others to change their grades past the deadline, they should extend the same opportunity to you, especially considering your ADHD. Contact your universitys disability services office for assistance.

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My university won’t let me change S/NC to a letter grade because it is past the deadline. However, they have allowed other people to do it. I also have ADHD which is why I accidentally made that mistake. What are some laws for me to convince them to change it?
Hello Kari, could you please let me know which country your university is located in? This will help me provide accurate information.
the US
Hello Kari,
In the U.S., you have these rights under Section * of the Rehabilitation Act of * and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
- Non-discrimination in education
- Reasonable accommodations
If your university has made exceptions for others, they should do the same for you. Consider speaking with the university's disability services office.