Dead Man on Campus

Josh starts his college experience with a strong dedication to academics, striving to excel in his studies. However, his focus is soon challenged when he moves into a dorm that he shares with a carefree and fun-loving roommate, Cooper.

Initially hesitant, Josh rapidly succumbs to the allure of college parties, putting his academics on the back burner. This shift leads him deeper into a nightlife filled with distractions, negatively impacting his studies.

Josh receives his midterm grades and is shocked to find them dismal. This stark realization serves as a wake-up call, reminding him that his academic future is at stake due to his reckless behavior.

Josh learns the horrifying truth that his scholarship depends on maintaining passing grades each year. The pressure mounts as he understands that failure could jeopardize not only his education but his entire future.

Meanwhile, Cooper faces a similar threat as his father warns him he will withdraw financial support if his grades do not improve. This shared predicament brings the two roommates closer as they contemplate ways to escape their academic issues.

Josh and Cooper stumble upon a strange academic loophole that could allow them to elevate their grades under the grave condition that a roommate commits suicide. This dark realization drives their misguided intentions as they seek a solution to their academic failures.

The duo initially considers Cliff O'Malley for their reckless plan, based on his wild behavior. However, they quickly reassess, realizing that Cliff is too unpredictable and likely to land in jail rather than consider their disastrous proposal.

Josh and Cooper shift their focus to Buckley Schrank, an eccentric computer genius with paranoid delusions. They hatch a plan to manipulate him into a dire state, hoping to use his instability to their advantage.

Cooper goes undercover on a suicide hotline to bait Buckley into their scheme. The plan backfires when Buckley realizes their intentions, leading him to panic and escape, leaving Josh and Cooper in a precarious situation.

The two friends seek shelter with Matt Noonan, a brooding rock musician with a hidden past. Discovering that he was once a high school valedictorian forces them to reconsider their approach and the influences around them.

As they stay with Matt, Josh grapples with intense pressure regarding his academics, feeling overwhelmed by the weight of his failure. Cooper steps in to support him, emphasizing that his worth is not solely determined by his grades.

During their tumultuous period, Josh reveals that his actions were calculated attempts to grow sympathy from others to save his scholarship. This moment of vulnerability showcases his inner turmoil as he navigates through the mess they've created.

After much reflection and with Cooper's guidance, Josh succeeds in obtaining an extension to remedy his academic problems. This pivotal moment marks a turning point as he begins to reclaim his academic success and hopes for the future.

Cooper also undergoes a transformation as he learns to juggle responsibilities more effectively. With a more disciplined approach to his studies, he becomes involved in helping his father with their family business during the summer.

The film concludes with Josh and Cooper reflecting on their chaotic experiences and the lessons learned. They both emerge from their challenges with renewed purpose and important changes in their perspectives on life and education.