Hey Spartans!

Welcome to a very special edition of the Your First Year Connect Newsletter all about best practices for your midterm grades.

Check out this helpful video to better understand how to access, interpret, and, if needed, find academic support.

Midterm Grades Website

The midterm grades website includes information about your midterm grades in more detail including a step by step guide on how to find and access your grades.

What is the Midterm Grade Policy?

Starting in the Fall 2022 semester, all classes that are the standard 15 weeks in length will have a midterm grade posted for the course by September 23, 2022. This means that on September 24, you can log into UNCGenie and check your midterm grades. Once you have reviewed them, you should talk to your instructor about what your grades mean and learn how you can earn the final grade that you want.

Understanding your Midterm Grades

Did you know that your midterm grades are not included in your GPA or on your transcript? Midterm grades are simply a guide of how you are doing in your classes by the end of the sixth week of the semester. This means you have the chance to improve your grades before the end of the semester. 

Your midterm grades likely mean different things for each of your courses. You may have turned in a lot of graded assignments for one course, but only a few for a different course. Whether you have a high or a low midterm grade then, can be a signal of how you need to continue working or make changes before the end of the semester to have the highest possible final grade. Talking to your instructor can help you determine what your midterm grade means in their specific course and learn how you can continue to work towards the best final grade.

It is important to remember that you should speak to both your instructor and your academic advisor about your grades before you consider dropping a course. 

Midterm Support Resources

Now that you have your midterm grades, we encourage you to connect with these campus resources!

• Advising Centers: Get in contact with your academic advising center to understand what course of action is best for you based on your midterm grades.
• Academic Achievement Center: Learn more about academic success skills or sign up for tutoring.
• Framing Your Midterms Article: Read about midterm grades from an outside perspective.

Attend First Year Forum

Tuesday, October 4

5 – 6 p.m. on Zoom

Set yourself up for success in Spring 2023 by attending First Year Forum: Getting Ready for Spring Course Registration, happening on Tuesday, October 4, from 5 – 6 p.m. on Zoom. All first-year students are strongly encouraged to attend. 

First Year Forum covers these topics and more:

• Spring 2023 advising and course registration process, timeline, and instructions
• Midterm grades and how to know when you need help with a class
• Information about services available to help with studying, tutoring, writing papers, and speaking assignments

This two-part program will feature a Student Success Q&A Panel and breakout sessions hosted by each College or School’s advising center with specific instructions for advising and course registration for next semester. This information is vital as you navigate the upcoming advising and registration process.

All students who attend this event have a chance of winning a $20 Amazon gift card and other surprise giveaways!

Visit the First Year Forum webpage to learn more!

Follow YFY on social media to stay in the know about the YFY Success Series and other events on campus. Also reach out to us through our texting line with any questions you might have at 1-336-541-6939.

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This newsletter is a production of Your First Year. YFY is in the department of New Student Transitions & First Year Experience, within the Division of Student Success.