The end of October is quickly approaching, meaning that the only thing left to talk about is…Halloween.

However, All Hallow’s Eve isn’t just about the candy, costumes, and parties—there has been some legitimately scary stuff that’s been going on around college campuses these past few weeks. Check out these seriously scary stories that might impact your educational experience:

10. The length of the school year might get extended. Are American college students really that far behind that they need required summer schooling? We shudder just thinking about year-long school sessions.

9. the scary-smart math geniuses at M.I.T. and Caltech might accidentally kill their fellow students with a prank gone horribly wrong

8. a new Swedish study reveals that a student’s unpopularity will lead to heart disease and diabetes later in life, and that the less “cool” kids are more likely to abuse drugs and attempt suicide

7. Tufts University outlawed having sex while your roommate is around, which isn’t really scary, but could lead to some awkward conversations with your parents

6. educational Halloween costumes. Scary stuff.

5. the increasing cost of college is enough to make anyone drop their candy apple in shock. Tuition can range up to $50,000 at some selective private universities. That’s probably enough money to buy a few more kegs.

4. more college students are getting busted from the authorities for illegally downloading music and movies. However, we’re sure that “Gossip Girl” fans will get their weekly fix somehow.

3. the University of Florida is ready for a zombie attack! In case the living dead decide to make an appear in the Sunshine State, the school has a plan for responding to the undead, along with an emergency strategy for dealing with hurricanes and pandemics like the dreaded swine flu

2. everyone knows that beer tastes best when it is chilled, but if you are thinking of leaving your iced keg out on the steps of your frat house, think again: you might attract a bear.

1. unemployment is definitely the scariest 12-letter word for future college grads. But guess what? If you still don’t have a job after graduation, you can sue your alma mater, like this New York City woman.