Is it possible to recover expired academic credit?

When I was working on my Masters I had undiagnosed Bipolar disorder. After nearly finishing, I decided in a manic rush to leave town and get a job. I thought I could write my thesis while away and finish. Never happened. Now, I have nothing to show for my work, except some good answers in Yahoo Answers Psychology! ;)



Also, my thesis adviser, instead of giving me the customary NP on the thesis, gave me an I. which turned into an F. So my GPA is about a 2.7 instead of a 3.5. Ouch!



1. Considering I had a disability that caused these problems, can my credit be recovered and I be allowed to finish my masters?

2. How hard is it to change a grade after several years have elapsed?



A good answer here would be a great help to me!Is it possible to recover expired academic credit?
In your case, everything will depend upon the Director of Graduate Studies in your former department, and also upon your former thesis advisor.



Unless the Graduate School at your former university has a policy stating otherwise, whether you are allowed to finish will be entirely left up to their discretion.



My advice: Get in touch with your former DGS. Explain your situation. Ask what can be done, if anything. Basically, throw yourself upon her/his mercy.



My guess: Given the amount of time (';several years';) that has elapsed, IF you are readmitted to the program, you will probably be asked to retake a good deal of coursework. Advancements in the field have likely made much of your old coursework outdated. In my department (in which I serve as DGS) for example, I require re-entering students to retake courses if four years have passed. At my university, the Graduate School has a five-year policy, but departments have discretion, and can set their own policies.



I wish you every success.Is it possible to recover expired academic credit?
A lot depends on how long ago this all happened and the rules of the university. If this all happened within a year or 2 I would talk to your thesis adviser. Take documentation with you regarding your Bipolar diagnosis. You maybe able to file for an extension. However, if it has been several years there may not be anything you can do about it. Typically graduate credits are good for 7 years. If it is within that time you should be able to transfer a couple into a new program. Since you were not discriminated against due to your illness I doubt a lawyer could do much good. Definitely talk to your adviser (and maybe the dean if your adviser can't or won't help). Be sure to ask for help don't go in with an attitude of entitlement that will turn them off for sure. Good luck.