What Would You Do?

[sunmoon6689]

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I am just curious regarding people's opinions of my current situation. I am considering leaving my graduate program at the end of the semester as I have found one that better suits me (ie, does not cause me to be consumed with boredom everyday). The problem I am facing is this: As a first year student, I am required to take a year-long course that ends with a Ph.D. qualifying exam at the conclusion of the second semester. At the end of the semester, I am supposed to receive an Incomplete for the course. The grade is intended to be filled in once I take the exam. I will not be taking the exam. Should I just withdraw and pray that my department does not notice? I do not want to tell my advisor yet as he is not only my boss, but he also teaches one of my courses. I have contacted the Registrar's office who has told me that what the department is doing is actually against academic regulations, but I have no desire to start anything. I simply want out at the end of the semester without an F being given to me for the course. Any advice? I would really appreciate it. (On an extra note, I do have two withdraws already and possibly a third. I am deciding for a course that may end up being a C. Would you take a C or a withdraw? Preferences or opinions anyone?) Thanks!

BTW- For people interested, the Registrar's office is suggesting that it is against regulations to give someone an Incomplete for a course unless the student is passing and has encountered extenuating circumstances which prevent completion. The office's view is that the course ends in December and should be given a grade independent of another course. I just added this so that people would understand the thread title more completely (in regards to the department and the way it handles the course). Thanks.

 

[Dr JPH]

..... I am considering leaving my graduate program at the end of the semester as I have found one that better suits me ..... (On an extra note, I do have two withdraws already and possibly a third....

Doesnt sound very positive at all.

I dont know the circumstances behind the other withdraws but you may have to explain them in the future, possibly in an interview.

Explaining two is bad enough...adding a few more might not be the best idea.

 

[Depakote]

I would definately ask this exact question on Pre-Allo and then Pre-Osteo the next day...

 

[sunmoon6689]

You may choose to be rude if you like, but I am curious regarding all opinions. People more focused on osteopathic medicine may have a different view, and I would like to hear it as I am leaning more towards osteopathic medicine. I am hoping osteopathic schools will be slightly more forgiving than allopathic schools. I also tend to find the students and administration in such programs much kinder and willing to answer questions.

 

[Dr JPH]

I am hoping osteopathic schools will be slightly more forgiving than allopathic schools.

Poor grades, withdrawals and incompletes arent look upon favorably anywhere. I am afraid your hopes should be directed towards better academic performance in the future rather than relying on people overlooking things on your transcript.