There are several professions that require a certain weight. And that’s understandable considering that jobs in the law enforcement, lifeguarding and firefighters, requires you to be physically fit.

But recently, the Lincoln University in Pennsylvania decided that it will not allow fat students to graduate until they have passed and completed a fitness course. Students enrolled in Lincoln University must have their BMIs taken during the four years they attended the college. If they score 30 or above—obesity mark—students will be required to take a fitness course three hours each week.

If a student fails to complete the course, he/she will not be allowed to graduate.

This, of course, sparked anger in some students. Some actually like the required course, high BMI or not, since this will push them to lead a healthier lifestyle. The university said that it cannot accommodate that many students because of budgetary constraints but for a while there, this idea seems to be really cool.

I think more and more universities should adapt this solution to unhealthy lifestyle, but it would be best if they offer it to all students.