Imagine being a student in a rural area with painfully slow internet, and your professor refuses to be understanding during a global pandemic! That’s exactly what happened to one student who found themselves in a tough spot when their project was submitted late due to their 1 mbps internet speed. Despite the university’s promise of leniency, the professor gave the student a zero, putting their full scholarship at risk! Now, the student is considering reporting the professor to the head of the department. But are they being unreasonable? Let’s dive into the story!
The Pandemic’s Impact on Classes

University’s Promise of Understanding

Project Submitted Late ⏰

The Professor’s Unforgiving Stance

Assignment’s Importance

No Late Work Policy

Professor’s Lack of Communication

No Videos or Zoom Calls

Considering Reporting the Professor

Never Challenged a Professor Before

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Edit: Uploading Before Deadline ⌛

Informed Professor About Situation

Some Context

Zero Grade, Full Scholarship at Risk
This student’s full scholarship is on the line, all because their professor refuses to be understanding about their slow 1 mbps internet speed during a global pandemic! The university promised leniency, but this professor gave a zero for a late project submission, even though the student informed them about their situation. With no videos or Zoom calls, just due dates listed, the student is now considering reporting the professor to the head of the department. But are they being unreasonable, or is the professor in the wrong? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation!
Report the professor. Don’t let fear ruin your scholarship.

University promised understanding for slow internet, report professor’s actions.

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Student rightfully reports unfair grading due to slow internet

Equity > equality. Slow internet shouldn’t affect your grades. NTA

Standing up to unfair treatment from a professor. NTA
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Unethical professor gives zero grade over slow internet

Sharing relatable experiences with bad professors

Tenured professor supports leniency for slow internet, calls out bad behavior

Understanding professor supports student’s complaint against unfair grade.

Grateful student seeks advice on confronting unfair professor

Slow internet shouldn’t result in a zero grade. Report him!

Polite email to department chair can resolve unfair grade

Tenured professor supports student’s report against unsupportive professor

Student reports professor over zero grade due to slow internet. NTA.

Student reports unfair grading due to slow internet. NTA wins.

Student with slow internet reports professor over zero grade. NTA.

Flexible professors during pandemic, campus wifi not a solution. NTA

Be proactive and report the professor’s unfair grading to dept head

User questions validity of student’s zero grade complaint

Supportive professor encourages reporting of unfair grading practices

A professor explains the importance of informing them of issues promptly

NTA. Professor’s silence is a red flag. Speak to department chair politely.

Slow internet not an excuse for zero grade, appeal professionally.

Report the professor, most are being flexible during COVID-19
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A student shares their experience with a power-tripping professor.
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Late work policy is a must for professors! #NTA

Understanding teacher values learning over deadlines. NTA.

Flexibility is key in online classes. NTA for reporting.

Slow internet causing zero grade, NTA student reports professor.

Student reports unfair grading due to slow internet. NTA.
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UK uni offers extenuating circumstances for late submissions

NTA calls out entitled boomer professor for zero grade

Student faces zero grade due to slow internet, NTA for reporting.

NTA Professor advises reporting without complaining to avoid retaliation

Suggests emailing hash of file to verify upload before deadline

Suggests taking a phone picture of work to prove timeliness

Student reports professor over zero grade due to slow internet

Student reports professor over zero grade due to slow internet. NTA.
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Report professor for zero grade due to slow internet? NTA

Escalating the issue professionally is the way to go

Professor’s failure to adapt to remote teaching harms disadvantaged students. NTA.

Fight back with evidence and escalate to the dean.

Retired professor supports student’s complaint against unreasonable professor

Fight for fairness! Take it to the top

Toxic professors need to be reported

University professors have a huge responsibility to train upcoming minds
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Plan ahead and report unfair grades. NTA wins this round

Struggling with slow internet for online classes, upgraded to 15mbps
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Report it! Don’t take the blame for slow internet

Internet issues lead to zero grade and professor backlash. NTA.

Struggling with slow internet? You’re not alone!

Professor may have had no choice, speak to department head.

Fight for your grade and scholarship, don’t let professors bully you

Frustrated student shares terrible experience with physics teacher

Late submission due to slow internet? NTA! Professor being unreasonable

Being responsible and reporting the professor for a zero grade

Rural students facing internet challenges deserve flexibility from professors. #NTA
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Slow internet causes zero grade, NTA encourages reporting professor

Advocating for yourself is important, even in online classes

Uploading issues or social issues? The professor has a point

Fight for your grades, even if it means reporting someone

Advocating for student rights in education

University provides solutions for bad internet, professor at fault. NTA.
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Take action! Contact the academic dean and online education officials

NTA reports professor over zero grade due to slow internet

Understanding the pressures of professors, NTA for reporting.

Report-worthy professor demands attendance despite valid excuses

Proactively emailing timestamped screenshots is a smart move. NTA.

Flexibility is key, professor needs to be reported. NTA.

NTA. Tips for future submissions with slow internet.

Internet issues during COVID-19 causing grading disputes
