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Is attending my cousin's funeral a valid excuse to miss an exam?
I don't know exactly what day the funeral is going to be, but it could be on the same day as my exam. My cousin just passed away today, she's actually my first cousin once removed, but we're only a year apart in age. She was 19. I really didn't know her that well, I didn't see her very often and I'm not the most sociable person. I wish I talked to her more, I wish I talked to my whole family a little more. She was hit by a drunk driver and spent about 5 days in the hospital before her family decided to withdraw life support due to the fact her injuries were to severe to fully recover from and she'd probably never wake up again. So I want to attend her funeral because, well... I want to pay my respects and she is after all, family. But I'm not sure it'll be a valid excuse.
There are 6 exams in total counting the final. I aced the first two and overall I'm doing pretty well in this class. I think I can miss this 3rd exam that's coming up and still pass the class, that's if I pass the rest of the exams. Is it worth it? I'll figure that out when I know the funeral date and time. Thanks to everyone for letting me know that it's not a good idea and a "poor" excuse. This question will disappear eventually, right? I feel a bit callow for even asking this question.
8 Answers
- Donald BLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
It depends upon the professor. A cousin is not an automatic excuse no matter what the circumstances. The prof will probably let you miss the exam but will not allow a make up and will grade you on any other midterm and the final.
- 7 years ago
Go and chat with the professor. I'm a university professor (have been for many years) and this is a case by case basis. Some exams are easy to make up, others not. It will depend on the professor. If you are sincere, it can't hurt to ask.
- Anonymous7 years ago
Absolutely not. If it was an older 1st cousin that raised you from birth, because your biological mom had abandoned you then it would be a good excuse, but in your case, it's not only a poor excuse but I question your judgement as a mature individual for even thinking about it. I would not even think of excusing you from the exam in this case, if I was your instructor.
- 7 years ago
Definitely mourn her loss but that is something you could do at your house. I know she was family but you probably shouldn't take the risk of getting a 0 on an exam for someone that you barely knew.
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- SamLv 47 years ago
Better ,tell the truth to professor,and sometimes he will valid excuse for your exam
- Simpson G.Lv 77 years ago
You barely knew her, so you don't go. If you want to "pay your respects" send them a card and make a donation to MADD or SADD.
I wouldn't excuse you if I were your professor.
