Graduate School Absence Policy

Summary

If your graduate school is not accommodating your absence due to being a crime victim, review the schools attendance policy, provide documentation, and consider contacting the Michigan Department of Education for further guidance.

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I have been mistreated by my graduate school
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Could you provide more details on how you've been mistreated by your graduate school? This will help me provide more specific information. For example, is it related to discrimination, academic issues, or something else?
I had to take time off as I am a crime victim, the school is not giving me an exemption for 6 days missed
****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Michigan, schools often have policies regarding absences, which can sometimes accommodate crime victims. Here are a few steps you could consider:
- Review the school's attendance policy for special circumstances.
- Provide official documentation of the crime.
- Consider speaking with the school's administration or a student advocate.
Could you share if you have already provided any documentation to your school?
I have
Understood, ****. Here are some additional steps you might take:
- Request a meeting with the dean or higher administration.
- Consult the school's student handbook for specific policies on crime victim support.
- Contact the Michigan Department of Education for further guidance.
Would you like information on how to contact the Michigan Department of Education?