What happens when you get an F

You don't get any credit for a class you receive and F in, so if you need it for a requirement or major, you'll need to retake it.

If it was just an elective, theoretically you can let the F stand, but I wouldn't if I were you. Why do you think the instructor will never pass you? If you do the work to the required level, of course she will.

In some majors that would mean that you could NOT get a degree in that major.
Try dropping the class instead.
Sometimes a talk with the professor might mean you could get an incomplete and then finish the work by a particular deadline and get the credit.

I would suggest talking to your advisor ASAP. If there's still time, drop the class. There could be consequences for dropping (such as, lost aid/scholarship money for the term, etc). If you can't drop, look into getting an incomplete.

There could also be similar consequences for failing a class.

If neither of those are options, talk to your professor. It might not be too late to turn things around.

Good luck to you.

Even if a drop is not possible, look into a withdrawal, even if it's a withdrawal failure. It looks a little better on a transcript even though it still counts in your gpa, especially if your remaining classes are high grades.

See your advisor asap to discuss your options and the ramifications.

And be careful how you explain this in the future. She will never pass you is not the answer if you are asked. Everyone knows it is possible to have THAT prof, but you will look less passive and victim-like if you analyze this as a learning experience about what you could have done differently, what you could do better, etc. YOU earn your grades.

I failed an undergrad class and its only effect was lowering my GPA. My DH failed one too and he had to retake it to graduate.

Two masters degrees between us, one from a top tier school, and half a doctorate later I can tell you it's not the end of the world. Stings the ego and damages the GPA a bit. You can recover just fine though. (I graduated with a 3.79 even though I failed a class.)

You might also ask if you can convert your class to C/NC if you know it is mathematically impossible for you to pass.

Can you withdraw or get an incomplete? I'd rather have a W or I on my transcript than an F.

Have you talked to a prof? BTW, a prof doesn't pass you... you pass or you fail! Is it possible that all grades look low, but there is a curve?

Again... Talk to the PROF.... It can't hurt and it may help!!

((((Hugs)))) I took Econ101 THREE times as an undergrad...it was required for my major and I had to pass it.I did pass - with a C - eventually but ugh

The advise to try a community college if you have to retake is a good one. Also talk to the teacher. Look into tutoring. Look into those options - withdraw, incomplete ...

See your advisor.

I am an academic advisor at a state university. At my school, you could have dropped the class with a W up until March 18. Now the only way to get out of it without an F would be to withdraw from the University altogether ( or if you can talk to the professor and work out a way to improve your grade).

At my school, you can repeat any class one time for academic forgiveness if (1) you have fewer than 60 attempted hours, (2) you received a D or F in the course, and (3) you repeat it at the University or one of our branch campuses. The original grade still appears in your transcript, but the second grade replaces the first for purposes of GPA calculation.

Many schools have similar policies. See your advisor to find out if your school offers something like this and whether or not you qualify. Your advisor can also help you determine how this affects any financial aid you might receive.

If you do not qualify to repeat with forgiveness, you might be better off taking the course elsewhere over the summer and transferring credit back if the course is required for your major and you really want to avoid this professor.

Good luck!

Hopefully, talking to the professor will help with the content - whether it's through tutoring or other extra help or other resources to help with the coursework.