Can Depression Qualify You for Exam Exemption? Expert Advice from a Fellow PF'er

[Cudi1]

Hello all, I have examinations in the upcoming 2 weeks but I can't concentrate due to these rampant suicidal thoughts I've been having, I`m going to go to the doctor and get treated for depression . Do you think it is possible to be exempt from exams due to these circumstances?
Thank you for the help, much appreciated.

fellow pf`er

 

[eri]

Exempted means you don't have to take them ever. No, that's very unlikely to get you anything but a poor grade in the class for failing your exams. Try to get an incomplete in the class instead, and you can do them next semester instead.

 

[RichardParker]

Ask whether you may be excused and just take the test later. If not, then you should consider withdrawing the course rather than fail.

 

[physics girl phd]

It would depend on the university and the class, but in my classes, with a doctor's note explaining that you could not make the class session, you'd be excused from the final, receive an incomplete for the term and have to take it later.
I'd do one of the following:
1) Submit an incomplete (which become an F after some duration determined by the university)
2) Submit a low passing grade (if you would still pass the course with a zero grade entered for the exam)... because that wouldn't become an F after some time.

You should, however, read the syllabus for each class and contact the professors for advice... not ask us here.

Good luck, however, getting treated. Recognizing you need treatment is a big step in the forward direction.

 

[jtbell]

If your problems are serious and a doctor can testify to that, you may be able to get your university to give you a medical leave of absence for a semester. You'll have to find out what the procedure is at your university. Start by asking your academic advisor, or a professor, or someone in the registrar's office.