Deferred grade "R"

[gocanucks]

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I am already accepted to the dental school and just 10 days away from finally getting my bachelor degree. However, I was involved in "chemical research" during my freshman and sophomore year. So, on my trasciprt it says "chemical research - R" which means my grade is deferred.

I talked with a my chemistry dept advisor and she says if I turn in my thesis. R will be replaced with some grades; A,B,..eyc. And I will graduate with a "chemistry honor".

However, if I decide not to do that, I will graduate without a honor notation. So, I decided not to write my thesis.
Well, actually, I cannot write my thesis because I worked with two post-docs but both of them are already gone (my research group's professor is a sociopath, so most of group members were either kicked out or just quit their jobs).

Anyway, my dental school says I need to "complete my required courseworks" and I have to send my transcript showing that I receive my "degree". I will receive my Bachelor of Sciences in Biochemistry with a "Summa Cum laude" notation from college of liberal arts and sciences. But when my new school sees a grade "R". Am I going to be in a trouble even though they are "not required" courseworks ?

 

[Envision]

I am already accepted to the dental school and just 10 days away from finally getting my bachelor degree. However, I was involved in "chemical research" during my freshman and sophomore year. So, on my trasciprt it says "chemical research - R" which means my grade is deferred.

I talked with a my chemistry dept advisor and she says if I turn in my thesis. R will be replaced with some grades; A,B,..eyc. And I will graduate with a "chemistry honor".

However, if I decide not to do that, I will graduate without a honor notation. So, I decided not to write my thesis.
Well, actually, I cannot write my thesis because I worked with two post-docs but both of them are already gone (my research group's professor is a sociopath, so most of group members were either kicked out or just quit their jobs).

Anyway, my dental school says I need to "complete my required courseworks" and I have to send my transcript showing that I receive my "degree". I will receive my Bachelor of Sciences in Biochemistry with a "Summa Cum laude" notation from college of liberal arts and sciences. But when my new school sees a grade "R". Am I going to be in a trouble even though they are "not required" courseworks ?

k i must ask. Why did you double post?

 

[lgwdnbdgr]

Well, actually, I cannot write my thesis because I worked with two post-docs but both of them are already gone (my research group's professor is a sociopath, so most of group members were either kicked out or just quit their jobs).

Anyway, my dental school says I need to "complete my required courseworks" and I have to send my transcript showing that I receive my "degree". I will receive my Bachelor of Sciences in Biochemistry with a "Summa Cum laude" notation from college of liberal arts and sciences. But when my new school sees a grade "R". Am I going to be in a trouble even though they are "not required" courseworks ?

If you completed all your pre-reqs and earn your degree, they will *probably* not gripe. Especially if the transcripts you sent last Fall when you applied had that "R." However, they are not legally obligated to let it slide, so none of us can say with 100% certainty. It is plausible that they admitted you because they thought you'd finish this thesis and graduate with the honors notation and they thought that was really cool.

I'd contact them to be absolutely certain. Dollars to donuts they'll be fine with it, but why take the chance when a five minute phone call can confirm?

 

[AlphaQUp]

I think the real issue here is that you're a Canucks fan. I'm a Ranger fan myself. Perhaps this year will be a rematch of the 93-94 season 😀

 

[armorshell]

How about you call the school?

 

[gocanucks]

But, whenever I call them, my call is forwarded to the voice recorder. maybe I have to wait😳 until they call me back