Grade Performance Status
Use GPS to manage your GPA
You think you're doing great -- does your instructor agree?
What is GPS?
GPS is a multi-tiered academic support system that
- Delivers emails from your instructors about your progress at 3 critical decision making times in the term
(click here for update calendar)
- Connects you with NAU's campus and online resources
- Allows advisors to provide additional support based on GPS feedback
Why your GPA matters
- Determines academic standing- avoid academic probation or suspension
- Participation eligibility for athletics, clubs, and programs
- Academic eligibility for financial aid and scholarships
- Entrance eligibility for some majors
- Graduation requirement
- Application to graduate school
Make the most of GPS - Give yourself the best chance for academic success!
- Don’t wait! Click on links for useful strategies you can begin to apply now to your success at NAU
- Check your NAU email account for GPS Updates (click here for update calendar)
- Talk with your instructor if you have questions about your GPS Updates
- Contact an advisor if you need additional help
- Didn't receive a GPS update? Talk with your instructor about your current status
GPS updates are emails from your instructor that keep you informed about your grades and performance at critical decision times in the term.
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- Making improvements?
- Performing well?
- Developing skills?
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- Missing class?
- Showing up late?
- Attending wrong section?
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- Feeling anxious about assignments, projects or tests?
- Have a concern that your instructor has not addressed?
- Having trouble with time management?
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- Participating?
- Need help with tests?
- Missing work?
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- Grades
slipped?
- Not performing to potential?
- In danger of failing?
How GPS works
- Instructor submits GPS update
- generates email to you
- places a copy in your advising record
You take appropriate action in response to the instructor's feedback
- Web resources are linked in each update email and are available 24/7 on the GPS student pages
You access and use online and campus resources
- Advising offices conduct outreach based on instructor feedback and review your updates in advising sessions
You reply to outreach and work with your advisor
Update Calendar
Instructors send updates on your academic progress at 3 points during the semester. Each point is a critical decision making period for managing your GPA and/or your good academic standing.
Fall 2009
Update periods are highlighted in yellow
September 18th - Last day to drop a class without a "W" on your transcript.
October 23rd - Last day to drop class with a "W" on your transcript without a petition.
November 30th - Last day to withdraw from all classes for the term.
Spring 2010
Update periods are highlighted in yellow
February 5th - Last day to drop class without a "W" on your transcript.
March 12th - Last day to drop class with a "W" on your transcript without a petition.
April 23rd - Last day to withdraw from all classes for the term.
A "W" indicates withdrawal from a course on your university transcript
Dropping a course can help you maintain your overall GPA.
But you must also consider "full-time student" enrollment requirements for other eligibilities such as
- Financial aid (of any kind)
- On-campus housing
- Participation eligibility for athletics, clubs, programs
- Personal insurance
Some of these programs monitor enrollment by the term, while others monitor by the academic year. And "full-time" status can range from 9 to 15 units per term depending upon the program. Speak with an appropriate representative about enrollment requirements.
Speak with an advisor about possible options if you can't drop a course or if you need to add courses to meet program requirements. Also review "Dropping a Course" in the Academic Catalog
FAQ's
GPS
Who gets GPS update emails?
- For Fall 2009 90% of the colleges are placing probation and/or transfer students in their majors in a GPS student group
- NASS students (Native American Student Services)
- SSS students (Student Support Services)
- STAR students (Successful Transition and Academic Readiness)
- ALL incoming freshmen with less than 24 transfer units
Why are there only 3 update periods?
(click here for update calendar)
The intent of GPS is to support you in making informed decisions in a timely manner. There are three update periods which precede deadlines for dropping or withdrawing from a class. Sometimes this is the best option for maintaining your GPA.
GPS Updates
What information is included in a GPS update email?
Instructors can send a personalized messages about positive feedback or specific academic concerns. Attendance and grades updates will not have personalized messages. All topics link to online resources.
Due to FERPA restrictions, you should not receive specific grade information in an update.
What do I do when I receive a GPS update email?
Communicate with your instructor if you have any concerns about your GPS Update.
Follow the links in the update email to NAU's campus and online resources.
Contact an advisor if you need additional assistance.
Can I reply to a GPS update email?
Yes, your reply will go directly to the instructor.
What if I receive a GPS update email that is obviously not for me?
Reply to the email and let your instructor know that there was an error.
Why are GPS updates placed in my LOUIE student record?
In addition to providing direct communication with your instructor, GPS update information may be used by advising offices and advisors to direct you to resources for academic success.
Who can view the GPS update information in my LOUIE student record?
Academic advisors and support personnel can see the GPS update information in the LOUIE student record. In addition to providing direct communication with your instructor, GPS update information may be used by advising offices and advisors to direct you to resources for academic success.
For questions please contact:
Gateway Student Success Center at (928)523-4772
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