Dear Students,

I am not exactly sure if you are aware of how things are done at most Universities so I thought I would take a few minutes to explain a few things.*

1) If you happen to earn a C- in a course and aren't satisfied with that grade, you have one option: retake the course. You do not have the option of simply begging the University to delete the class off your transcript.

2) If you happen to break your leg while walking in a grassy field, it also does not justify having grades deleted off your transcript.

3) If you happen to realize half way through the semester that you registered for the right course but have been attending the wrong course, that also does not justify having the course completely removed from your transcript.

4) If you happen to get caught smoking pot and therefore end up in jail for 30 days, once again...that does not justify removing courses or grades from your transcript.

As an "adult" working your way through the higher education system, the University expects certain things from you. Namely, to take responsibility for your education. They understand that sometimes exceptions will be made, but for the most part, their job is to educate you and help you understand that the amount of effort you put in will equal the amount of education you receive. If you want to party til the sun comes up, fine. But when you fail your classes because of it, don't go crying to the University about it. They aren't going to simply make your transcript look better by helping you get rid of all your bad grades. There are consequences to your actions. You will see this all around you in the real world, and that is why they teach you about it now.

*Disclaimer: The above thoughts are only those of the author, who is a University employee, and may not represent the thoughts of all University employees everywhere.