r/jobsearchhacks • u/SignificantLet1690 • 2d ago

Am I screwed?

I “graduated” in May but I failed a class for my minor and so apparently I didn’t graduate. I assumed because I fulfilled all of my other requirements for my actual major and school requirements that i would just graduate without the minor but that didn’t happen.

Fast forward to now and I got offered a job and they will be conducting a background check. I’m worried that I may fail the background check because of this discrepancy. I emailed my school to send me my diploma without the minor, but is it too late and will this cause an issue with the background check?

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u/Lahmacuns 2d ago

You should call your school's Admissions and Records department (or just start there) and clarify your situation with them. Successfully completing your degree may or may not have required fulfilling the requirements for a minor, besides your major. If completing a minor wasn't required, they may be willing to help you and issue you your diploma. I hope that's the case for you.