Each semester has a midterm period, and grades are required to be posted for all lower-level courses (100 and 200-level), as well as ENGH 302, by the end of this period.
Any midterm grade below a C-, including a grade of NA (never attended course) or SA (stopped attending course), is considered "unsatisfactory" and is cause for reaching out.
Midterm grades can be found in Patriot Web, within the Student Services - Student Records section, under the heading Midterm Evaluations. Remember, only grades for lower-level courses and ENGH 302 are required to be posted.
Midterm grades can confirm that things are going well half-way through the semester or be the push needed to seek help when struggling.
Multiple factors, academic and non-academic, can impact success in a semester. There are also multiple ways to refocus and improve academic performance, starting with the following:
The instructor should be the first point of contact and can be the best resource for learning how to improve a grade. Set up a time to meet, using the office hours posted on the syllabus or on Blackboard, and then:
Academic advisors will listen to concerns, strategize ways to improve, and discuss options. Advisors can also make referrals to other support resources on campus.
When talking about midterm grades with an advisor, students should be aware of the Selective Withdrawal policy and process, as well as the deadline - which is typically close to the end of the midterm period.
When considering selective withdrawal, it is important to factor in financial aid implications, which a financial aid counselor is available to discuss.
Mason’s Counseling and Psychological Services office provides professional counseling services to students dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and more. CAPS’ programs are designed to help students navigate challenges impacting their personal and academic lives.
The Resilience resources through the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being offer the opportunity to discover and develop your own resilience.