Student Alert

One of your instructors noticed that you were demonstrating one of the following academic concerns: never attended class, missed classes/stopped attending, missing assignments or exams, low grades, lack of participation, and general struggles in class. After trying to reach you and not hearing back, they then submit a Student Alert for an academic concern at any point in the quarter, which led to you receiving an email and phone call to provide you with resources and/or support. 

All full-time and part-time instructors have access to submit an alert.  If an instructor has an academic concern for a student enrolled in their class, they may submit a Student Alert.

After an instructor submits an alert for an academic concern, the student is notified by a success coach or a program advisor (a phone call and/or email) to offer support, to discuss their situation, assess their needs, and connect them with appropriate resources like tutoring, community resources, counseling, or academic support. The submitting faculty member is also typically notified of the student’s response or the outcome of the outreach and is ready to offer their support as well. 

One of the main purposes of Student Alert is to provide you with outreach and support before you get to the point of failing the class. It is important to talk with your instructor to find out what your standing is in the class, and what can be done to get you back on track. Another purpose of the program is to provide you support at any point in the quarter so you can take care of yourself and your needs.

Sometimes dropping a class may be the best option. However, dropping classes once the quarter begins could result in funding consequences and the ability to graduate on time.  Before dropping classes, it is best to see your success coach or program advisor to learn more about any consequences.

The Student Alert will NOT be a part of your academic transcript. The Student Alert is documented in ctcLink as part of your student journey, but it will not be reflected in your official college document.

Go to OC Counseling webpage for appointment and contact information.