Today, my college professor said that anyone who misses the final next week automatically fails, "even if their grandmother died." My grandmother, the woman who raised me, died last night and her funeral is next week. Same day as the final. Across the country. FML
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Today, I e-mailed the online instructor for my job, telling her that I had fallen behind in my work due to my grandmother's passing and the subsequent funeral arrangements, but that I would catch up this week. Her reply? "OK. Hope your grandmother gets better soon." FML
Today, I left my grandmother's burial to take a midterm. Earlier I e-mailed the professor to ask permission to take it later, and she flat out said "no." I left my grieving family, and traveled hours back to school. I went to class, only to discover that the prof decided to move the exam date. FML
Today, my English teacher asked me why I didn't have my project completed. Thinking quick on my feet, I told her it was because my grandmother had just passed away. Apparently they go to the same country club and have known each other for years. My teacher started crying and ran out of the room. FML
Today, my grandparents told me they couldn't make it to my college graduation, even with months in advance to plan, because they had their annual Mother's Day plans with friends. Plans they've had every year, and are further away. This was the only time I'll ever have a graduation ceremony. My grandpa is my last biological grandparent. FML
Today, I sent an email to my professor requesting an extension for my assignment, using the tired old excuse that my "grandmother died." Instead, I sent it to my grandmother, who then called my dad on my family's landline in tears. FML
Today, my professor's son died in a car accident and class has been cancelled until further notice. All my friends were delighted and cheered about it in front of me. I was dating my professor's son. FML
Today, my teacher walked into class and said, "Look to your left and right, one of those persons you just looked at will fail the upcoming exam." When asked why, she said too many people passed last year's exam. She was dead serious. FML
Today, I told one of my teachers I have to attend a family member's funeral on a day she's passing a test. She straight up asked if I could reschedule it, and if not if I could just give it a miss. FML
Today, at the end of my great grandmother's funeral, her daughter (my grandma) told me and my mother that she doesn’t have a reason to come back and visit anymore, and that everyone in her life is now gone. FML
Today, I announced to my friends that my grandmother is dying. My best friend pulled out his phone and casually announced, "Technically, everyone is dying." FML
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LavenderCrow 12
Talk to the Dean and see if there's something you can't do to either take the final early, or provide proof of death (like a copy of the death certificate) so they know you're not lying and take your final later. Funerals are an important part of the grieving process, so if I were you, I wouldn't miss it. You can always retake the class, you cannot have another funeral. I'm very sorry for your loss, OP.
rekijan 6
Ask if you can take it on another day, if he refuses go up the chain.
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Comments (34)
EmberLynnDove 2
Talk to the professor and see if you can take it early. As long as you have proof of the death they should be understanding, if not go above there head to the dean. I'm sorry for your loss.
Greggorio49203 3
that's illegal for him to do that.
daveshira 3
What statute is that violating. It sounds 100% legal to me. It sucks but I don't think there are any laws for that
skippydoda 32
It's not illegal. However, it is against most universities' policy. OP should be going to the Dean or his advisor. When my grandma died I had to take my exam early and email my paper before the deadline.
smartjaguargurl 17
I'm sure your professor was just exaggerating. Explain the situation, I'm sure he'll understand
Allie614032 34
That's definitely not allowed, if you have proof of death. Go to your registrar's office if necessary.
Nysha 17
There's loads of good advice here which hopefully will get you out of this situation, but if it comes down to it - fail. It's not the end of the world. You can resit the exam or retake the class, or take something else. It won't make any difference in five years time, but missing your grandma's funeral will.
CountZiggenpuss 7
Sorry for your loss. Show the prof the obit. Tell him that you can take the test early or late, his choice, but that you are going to the funeral and will honor your grandmother's memory properly. Let him know that you decided that your attending is not optional. Do everything via email, so it's ALL in writing. If he refuses, then you tell him that you are going over his head to the Dean. And that your grandmother's lessons outweigh anything he could ever teach you. May you find peace. ✌
Hippo_Holiday 19
Do you think it was an inside job?
nykkiyo16 13
fortunately, colleges have checks and balances in situations like this. You can petition the Dean to retake the final due to death circumstances, and they will likely allow you to do the test. To start though, I would suggest talking to your professor. show him proof of the death and that might change his mind.
onceuponatime456 16
If he does not apologize for his stupid choice of words and make an exception for you, then go over his head, you will get a rewrite.
cuddlycactus 11
sue the professor, not the school