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Dear Exams Scheduling Office,
I am writing to request a formal resolution to a final-exam conflict involving ECON 302 (Intermediate Macroeconomics) and STAT 341 (Applied Probability). The consolidated timetable posted on September 30 shows ECON 302 scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 13:30–16:30, and STAT 341 scheduled for the same day, 15:00–18:00. As published, the two sittings overlap directly by ninety minutes.
The Undergraduate Calendar (Assessment Policy A-13) defines a conflict as either an overlap or two examinations beginning within sixty minutes of each other. It also states that students with approved accommodations should be considered in the scheduling resolution. I am registered with Accessibility Services for 25% extra time and a reduced-distraction room. Applying this accommodation increases the overlap and makes it impractical to complete both examinations on December 14 without an alternate arrangement.
To assist your office, I offer several workable options. First, if space permits, I could write STAT 341 on Monday, December 16, in the morning sitting (09:00–12:00), with accommodations applied. Second, if the Monday slot is unavailable, I am willing to write under sequestration on December 14 with a split schedule (e.g., ECON 302 13:30–16:30; supervised break without device access; STAT 341 17:00–20:00), provided both departments agree to supply versions appropriate for separate sittings. The STAT 341 course coordinator has indicated that they can provide a proctor on short notice for a make-up section if your office prefers that path.
I have attached a screenshot of the timetable and my current Accommodation Letter. My travel arrangements are flexible after December 18, so any solution on or before that date would be acceptable. Please advise what documents you require (e.g., instructor acknowledgements), which option aligns best with policy, and the location and check-in procedures if an alternate sitting is approved.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your help in identifying a fair solution that respects both assessment integrity and the accommodation in my file.
Sincerely,
Nadia Karim
Student ID: 30074281
I am writing to request a formal resolution to a final-exam conflict involving ECON 302 (Intermediate Macroeconomics) and STAT 341 (Applied Probability). The consolidated timetable posted on September 30 shows ECON 302 scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 13:30–16:30, and STAT 341 scheduled for the same day, 15:00–18:00. As published, the two sittings overlap directly by ninety minutes.
The Undergraduate Calendar (Assessment Policy A-13) defines a conflict as either an overlap or two examinations beginning within sixty minutes of each other. It also states that students with approved accommodations should be considered in the scheduling resolution. I am registered with Accessibility Services for 25% extra time and a reduced-distraction room. Applying this accommodation increases the overlap and makes it impractical to complete both examinations on December 14 without an alternate arrangement.
To assist your office, I offer several workable options. First, if space permits, I could write STAT 341 on Monday, December 16, in the morning sitting (09:00–12:00), with accommodations applied. Second, if the Monday slot is unavailable, I am willing to write under sequestration on December 14 with a split schedule (e.g., ECON 302 13:30–16:30; supervised break without device access; STAT 341 17:00–20:00), provided both departments agree to supply versions appropriate for separate sittings. The STAT 341 course coordinator has indicated that they can provide a proctor on short notice for a make-up section if your office prefers that path.
I have attached a screenshot of the timetable and my current Accommodation Letter. My travel arrangements are flexible after December 18, so any solution on or before that date would be acceptable. Please advise what documents you require (e.g., instructor acknowledgements), which option aligns best with policy, and the location and check-in procedures if an alternate sitting is approved.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your help in identifying a fair solution that respects both assessment integrity and the accommodation in my file.
Sincerely,
Nadia Karim
Student ID: 30074281
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1. What is the primary purpose of Nadia’s message to the Exams Scheduling Office?
2. According to the timetable, when are the two conflicting exams scheduled?
3. Which policy condition does Nadia cite as relevant to her situation?
4. How does Nadia’s registered accommodation affect the conflict?
5. In the sentence, “they can provide a proctor on short notice,” who does “they” most likely refer to?
6. Which solution does Nadia explicitly propose if Monday, December 16, is not available?
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Dear Ms. Karim,
Thank you for 7..... Your request meets the definition of a conflict under Policy A-13 and takes your Accessibility Services accommodation into account. We will schedule an alternate sitting for STAT 341 on Monday, December 16, 09:00–12:00, in Room M-205; the 25% extra-time adjustment will be applied. Please upload 8.... and forward 9.... to exams@university.ca by Thursday at 12:00. On the day, arrive 10.... for check-in and bring 11.... for identity verification. Your Student Centre will reflect the change within two business days.
Thank you for your cooperation. If the instructor’s availability changes, we will contact you with an updated room assignment.
Sincerely,
Exams Scheduling