Rejecting a firm offer due to health problems

Torby

Things aren't looking too good at the moment, my daughter has been unwell for a while and is due to graduate this year she has applied to do the Law conversion course and looks as if a place will be available....if she has to withdraw from the offer because of her health will the University look sympathetically on her. I have no doubt she will want to carry on but it may not be possible. I know medical evidence will be readily available so any suggestions how it may go?

lellie

I'd imagine they'd be fine about it.. email the uni if it's a different one to the one she's at - or talk to her tutor if it's the same uni and explain..

dalumsden1

They will be sympathetic, these academic selectors are humans too and will understand especially if you have the backup medical evidence.

Torby

thanks for the replies, I know it will put her mums mind at rest, she had a bit of a traumatic phone call this morning...it makes it so much more difficult when you cant just jump in the car and go to her

reesla

Having worked in University admissions the best thing to do is to contact the admissions department of the University where your daughter intends to study and ask them to defer her entry for 12 months. If you explain the cirumstances, they will understand and but may need the request in writing from your daughter for their records. It is not uncommon for people wanting to defer either for medical or financial reasons and the Universitys admissions department should have a process in place to follow.

Please remember to say defer for a year and not withdraw as they might complete remove her from the admissions process whereas if you say "defer" it is postponement of entry.

Hope it all works out for you