Parents and teachers correct you when you break a rule or do something they do not approve of. Parents may not know if you break a rule. Professors assume that you will take responsibility for your actions. You are not responsible for knowing what it takes to graduate. You must know which courses you need to take to graduate.
Requirements are very complex.
If a teacher thinks you need help, he or she will approach you. Most professors expect you to approach them if you need help. Teachers provide information you missed if you were absent. Professors expect you to get missed notes from classmates. If you are absent, your parent or guardian must write an excuse for you.