A student may receive a Zerograde(s) in any course if the student demonstrates a deficiency in academic or clinical performance or a deficiency in completing essential competencies. Such deficiency in performance may also result in failure of a course, charges under the appropriate College or University policy, and/or dismissal from the program. The Zerograde Form, available on the MIRS Department website, communicates the specific deficiencies that may result in a Zerograde.
Zerogrades severely impact the student’s final course grade as follows:
For first year students in a letter grade course:
One Zerograde = reduction of final course grade by five percentage points and disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
Two Zerogrades = reduction of final course grade by ten percentage points and disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
Three Zerogrades = upon occurrence of a third Zerograde, reduction of final course grade by fifteen percentage points and disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
If a Zerograde brings the student’s grade below a “C” the student may be dismissed from the program.
For second year students in a letter grade course:
One Zerograde = Reduction of final course grade by one letter grade and disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
Two Zerogrades = Reduction of final course grade by two letter grades and disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
Three Zerogrades = Upon occurrence of a third Zerograde, reduction of final course grade by three letter grades and disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
If a Zerograde brings the student’s grade below a “C” the student may be dismissed from the program.
For any student in an S/U graded course:
One Zerograde = Final course grade will not be altered but Zerograde serves as a warning. Other disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
Two Zerograde = Reduction of final course grade to unsatisfactory is immediate and disciplinary action as specified in the student handbook may also be applicable in addition to the Zerograde.
