# Converting Incompletes to Zero

## :new: Course Preference: Assign Zero Grade On

The **Assign Zero Grade On** course preference allows control over when grades are converted from an incomplete (dash) to a zero. By default, SIMnet will convert all grades without submissions to a zero at the due date. The new preference allows additional control over when to assign a zero for incomplete work:

* **Do Not Assign Grade**: Incomplete assignments will not be converted to a zero grade.
* **Assignment Due Date** (default): Incomplete assignments will be converted to a zero grade after the Due Date.
* **Assignment End Date**: Incomplete assignments will be converted to a zero grade after the End Date.
* **Course End Date**: Incomplete assignments will be converted to a zero grade after the Course End Date.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Hint**: Only assignments using date schedules are automatically converted to a zero.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/QCGKr2VHeKd3bxn61yi2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Course preferences showing assign zero grade on options</p></figcaption></figure>


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