Campus Viewpoints: Is ‘W’ better than getting a bad grade?

Richard Margolis 23, English Literature Major

“No, I don’t think a class should be dropped because youre going to fail it, unless it is going to really affect G.P.A.”

Chad Grant 19, Photography Major

“Yes, they should drop a class if they feel they are not doing well in it. There would be no reason for continuing the class if they are gonna fail it”

Mercedes Torres 19, Nursing Major

“Yes, I think you should drop, because if you get and F it could lower your GPA That happened to me and it really affected my GPA.”

Alyssa Campos 20, Psychology Major

“Yes. I do think students should drop a class if they are failing, because it doesn’t reflect well on their GPA and it hurts their chances of transferring.”

Van McConnell 65, Music Major

“Yes, students should drop if they think they are failing. They need the time to revamp and ask themselves if they want to pursue the course.”

Gianna Orvieto 19, Nursing Major

“Yes. I think you should drop a class if you feel like your failing it, no reason to accept an F if you have the option of getting out of the class.”