<p>I’m taking a fitness lab course (1-unit, PASS/NP) where I basically workout on my own and log onto a computer system. I need to accumulate 22 hours by the end of the quarter, however, due to a car accident that caused neck problems during mid-quarter, I wasn’t able to attend many sessions.</p>
<p>I’m recovered now. At this point the most I can earn is 17-18 hours as finals week is next week. I e-mailed my instructor, but he’s not replying at all. In the case that I do get a NP for the course, how will Cal see this? Would it even matter? I would hate to have a PE class jeopardize all I’ve worked for in CCC. </p>
<p>Any suggestions would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Needless to say, you need to IMMEDIATELY contact your admissions officer and write a letter in GREAT DETAIL explaining the situation. (Use the email link provided on your myberkeley page).</p>
<p>I was in a similar situation, having dropped a course (Discrete Math) which was “strongly recommended” for my major (EECS) at Cal. </p>
<p>Even though I had very little hopes, I wrote my admissions officer a VERY detailed letter explaining my situation (I did have a strong case). She said that she would have to forward the file to the Engineering department and I would have to be evaluated again. At that point I was almost sure they would rescind my offer. After 7 days to my pleasant surprise they informed me that they had decided to sustain my offer of admission. It was kinda funny the way they responded. The tone of the email I got back went something like … despite all the grave sins you’ve committed, we’re showing you mercy… :D</p>
<p>Moral of the story: don’t assume anything!! Just give them a good explanation and assure them that this occurrence is not typical of you!</p>
<p>I don’t think they are too harsh about it. I’m also an EECS major and dropped CIS 61 from Laney College which is one of the core courses. They didn’t rescind me.</p>