Noo that can't be right. Do you have a student union? You could talk it out with a rep. They'll know what to do. Don't stress honey that totally doesn't sound right.

Also maybe you could get a doctors note. If they refuse that they're liable to be sued for negligence and discirimination. trust me I did that to my college.

not sued them threatened them lol

I am SO sorry that has happened to you. I am in a kinda similar situation. I have Fibromyalgia and depression. Today, I couldn't make it to class for the second time this semester because of my Fibromyalgia pain and the fatigue from depression. I have never told my professors before, but had to tell them today. As a graduate student--you are expected to be at every single class. If you miss any, your grade will be dropped. So now I am bringing in a Dr.'s note. School policy says that they HAVE to accept Dr.'s notes and almost every syllabus says that they need to assist students with any kind of disability or limitation. I'm with you.

I know how tough this can be. It took me sOOOO long to get through my schooling because I ended up dropping so many courses along the way. I was trying to juggle single parenthood, financial responsibility, and getting through school with depression on top of it all. It is really tough when you feel like you have to make excuses for yourself all the time, but you can't just make it better like everyone expects you to. I wish it were as easy as a Nike commercial--just do it...just doesn't happen when your world is grey. I hope you find some other recourse like some others have suggested. It seems, perhaps, an official doctors note might be enough. It would be worth pursuing, especially if your graduation hinges on this and could be delayed for another semester. That can just add to the depression. Take it from me--I dropped as many courses as I completed, and it was hard to deal with.

Go to your disabilites rep, see what can be done. Hell, two classes, don't most have a limit of 5 classes missed before they fail you? or, was it the missed project that was the kicker.

WTF???

Yeh, he sonds like a jerk. I have never met a teacher like that.

First, is there an attendance policy? I know most classes I was in, had some place to where if you werent there, you had so much time to turn in an assignment, but there would be a deduction,,, something like that.

I have had a lot of school, and never had a teach like this. and I have missed classes on mid-term and final exam day.

Student Union work too. Before you drop the class, I would talk to your advisor first, see what can be done. If nothing, and the best thing is the drop the class, can you fit one more class in next semester? Or are you already taking enough for full time?

Thanks guys... sounds like ya'll truly care.

everyone seemed to hit the nail on its head so ill leave you with good luck and kick ass

OK people... just for the sake of looking at this situation from the side of the instructor...and I am a college professor, and I don't agree with how this was handled...I want to point out a couple of reasons that you need to look at from the teacher's perspective.
courtneygtb: is the following true?

#1. The professor had no prior knowledge of you having a disability?

#2. You missed two classes only or did you miss more than that?

#3. Your professor came across as being insensitive to your needs and did not respond to the fact that you were confiding that you were having personal problems and or a serious problem of some sort? (" TOTAL ASSHOLE " doesn't really explain or illustrate what he said or didn't say so how was his overall state of response towards you as person? (I mean did he seem completely indifferent; surprised; angry; annoyed by your being in his office~ what?)

#4. Did you look over the professor's syllabus re: grading and or other class policies for assignments? (Clue: it's pretty much mandatory that profs spell it out to avoid these sorts of situations~ I speak from experience.)

#5 This is important. What was your expectation in going to your professor to talk about your reason for not attending classes? (Another clue: if you wanted him to be sympathetic and he wasn't it's because that's not his job! His job is to teach a course and your job is to attend classes, get assignments in on time, and pass all the requirements. His job is to grade fairly based on your performance. If part of the grade is dependent upon being in the class~ and you did not speak to the prof until today~ then why after so many weeks into the semester is it his fault?

I know this probably makes you unhappy. I am not a mean spirited person~ quite the opposite I like to hope, but I just need to be a bit of the devils advocate and look at from the side of the instructor and try to help you see that if you are having a bad time of things...well, maybe some of the responsibility falls upon you to get yourself to the doctor's office for a note, etc.
The professor asked you if you wanted special treatment and you declined. I imagine you said this because you didn't wish to appear silly or childish or failing to take responsibility however: how would you have handled it had you been in his shoes?
I know some profs can be total dick-heads. I had my share at UCLA; at San Diego State University; and even one at UND, and I too battled depression w/o the benefit of medicine at the time.

You can get back on track with this~ as long as you are willing to get others to help you too. Maybe your advisor needs to get on board with this situation and you the two of you can have a meeting with the professor. Sounds like he needs a lesson or two on compassion, but like I said...how would he have known prior to the time you told him that you were having serious problems.
All the best and let us know how this goes for you.

Everyone has a boss. I have found it to be very powerful when dealing with assholes like that to simply ask them who their supervisors are and turn them in.

I'm wondering if this would fall under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities) act. I don't know a lot about it, but it might be worth it to do some research online about it.