Kalena B.
Picky Professor
The professor for my course was extremely difficult than necessary and was not understanding, or accommodation friendly. I had informed her in the beginning of the course that I was deaf, and the professor emailed back with a link to SCU's accommodation team, which I didn't need because the course was online. The proctored test is excessively strict, because I had to pay out of my pocket for an external webcam. When I had to take a practice proctored quiz, I failed it THREE times, because she complained about the "background noise" and "I didn't show enough work space" and something else. I kindly reminded her that I am deaf and I am UNABLE to hear any background noise, because I live at a deaf university, so of course, it's loud here. She gave me a zero for that. She gave me a zero for another attempt because I "didn't show enough workspace" when I reviewed the video, and it clearly showed my hands, the table, and my paper & pen. We went back and forth and she eventually gave up and allowed me to take the exams. Just a heads up, she is extremely picky and will flag almost literally anything. The pros of this course is that it's short and online, so I get to do it on my own time and at my place. The assignments were reasonable and was not overwhelming to complete for a 5 weeks course.
Response from SCU, Accelerated Science CoursesMay 6, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience. At SCU, we are fully committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities. As noted by your instructor, contacting SCU's Student Services would have enabled the issuance of an official accommodation letter, which could have exempted you from certain online test-taking protocols and helped ensure a smoother exam experience. We appreciate your recognition of the course’s flexibility and structure, and we remain dedicated to continually improving our programs to better support all students. We wish you continued success in your academic journey.



