I am a non-traditional AdHD student, taking Math 101 (ugh). I am having a terrible time; am not on medication and haven’t been for 5 years. I have been told that I can get up to one hr of tutoring per week; however, my math class is held on Mon and Wed evenings from 5:30-6:50. The budget was cut and there is no tutoring at all for any adult person (working nnormal working hours) on Tues evenings. Is the college mandated to provide tutoring for those people who have disablilitities when specified? I cannot do my homework or at least complete it; if I don’t complete it, I get a lower grade. Any answers out there?
Re: Tutoring at college level
No, the school is not required to get a tutor that works with your schedule. At the postsecondary level the schools are required to do things to make the education accessible — but the requirements are a lot less than at the K-12 level. Do be sure that you’ve scoped out all the tutoring options — I know where I’m tutoring (20 hours/week … and not on Tuesday) there are about four different places you can go for help. What gives you the most trouble?
What do you mean by non-traditional? Do you mean an adult re-entry student? I am ADD and an adult re-entry college student….What is wrong with going back on meds? Meds have really helped me and others I know how to focus, improve their GPA so they can study and complete their homework, and turn their work in on time. The students with disabilities office on your campus can assist you with this, counseling and other assistance to help with monitoring your ADD.