I got an XF for (complicity) giving a student 1 answer on a class GroupMe, advice needed.

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Hey guys, I am really bummed and hate myself. My whole class had a GroupMe (around 250 students). And as you know, classes were moved online. There were multiple students asking for an answer to the test. Since I had already completed mine and made an A, I just wanted to be nice and help them. So I gave them ONE answer. My professor accused me of complicity.

Nine days later I get an email from my professor that went to the whole class saying that she filed a report. And then about 10 days later I got an email from the dean of students. So I called the lady and she said my professor gave me an XF. I could either keep it or try and fight it. So I am going to fight it and go in front of 3 professors and 2 students and some others.

Did I make the right choice for wanting to fight it? Am I wrong for thinking this punishment is too extreme? I gave ONE answer!! Why am I getting the same penalty as people who actually cheated, when I just did complicity?

Thankfully, if the XF sticks, my GPA is high and weighted enough that I will still have a 3.4 GPA. The F will look bad, but at least my GPA will be above a 3. I will definitely take that class to get my X taken off.

I really hate myself school has always been the one thing that I am okay at. Sometimes I feel as if my career is the only thing going for me. I do not have many friends, I am not social, or in a sorority, or beautiful. Now that this has happened I feel like my whole life is ruined. Anyways, no need for a pitty party. What are your thoughts on this?

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Try not to beat yourself up about this. Mistakes happen and it sounds like you understand your part in this.

You also, to your credit, have already figured out how to fix your mistake in a fairly mature way, fixing your GPA by retaking the class. Good for you.

You may want to take this moment and think about other adjustments in your life that maybe inched you down the track of giving that one answer. This part of your story is what struck me: "I feel as if my career is the only thing going for me. I do not have many friends, I am not social, or in a sorority, or beautiful. "

Perhaps find someone to talk with about this, a life coach or a therapist or someone similar. Discussions and working on these issues might help you discover your inner beauty, open your world to socializing in positive ways. You’re great just the way you are! I believe in you! Best of luck to you.

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Thanks for your insight. I do need to work on those things. I was wondering, do you think if I fight my case I will get a lesser penalty? Or do you think they will keep the xf?

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Your whole life is not ruined. You made a mistake, you have owned it, and you can retake the class.

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You did what you are accused of. Does the student handbook discuss punishments for this specific offense or is it up to the professor’s judgement. If it is the professor’s judgement, then no use in fighting it.

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