Interpreter Preparation Program (IPP) Policies

I. Academic Policy for the IPP

Progression in the IPP requires taking courses in a specific sequence.  Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in each course to continue.

If a student does not pass a course, it may be repeated the following year, dependent upon faculty recommendation and space availability.

If the same course is failed twice, the student will not be eligible to re-enter the IPP.  Additionally, if a student does not pass two separate IPP courses anytime while in the program, he or she will not be eligible to re-enter the IPP.

II. Conditions for Progression in the Interpreter Preparation Program

Reasons for Exiting the Program

Not passing grade

Should a student earn a grade less than a “C” in any class in the IPP, the course may be repeated one time only.  According to college policy, courses assigned a grade of “I” must be completed within one year or the grad (“I”) will revert to a grade of “F”.

Stop-Outs

A stop out is defined as a temporary leave of absence from the IPP, available only to students in good standing.  Re-entry into the IPP is dependent on space availability.

Students with the following circumstances may request a one-time stop-out while attending the IPP:

• Circumstances based on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 1995 regulations:
  • birth of a child
  • student’s own serious health condition
  • the care of a spouse, child or blood parent with serious health condition
• Condition to Return
  • A letter of intent to the Dean of Deaf Studies and the IPP Program Coordinator.
  • Space availability
  • Completion of a student action plan
  • Review by the dean and faculty of the IPP

Drop (Withdraw)

Students in good standing (earning a “C” or above in a course) may drop an IPP class without penalty.  If the student is not in good standing, a grade of “F” will be awarded and for purposes of the program, will be treated as an earned “F”.

Condition of return is the same as above.