
Engaging Students Throughout Their Journey
What Are Early Alerts?
An Early Alert is a mid-term indicator submitted in WISER during weeks 6–8 of the semester to help students gauge their progress. It uses three levels:
- Satisfactory
- Caution
- At risk of failing
This system allows students to take action while there’s still time to improve their performance.
Students are notified to check for alerts and encouraged to take action if they receive a Caution or At Risk of Failing alert. Recommended steps include attending faculty office hours, meeting with their advisor, or visiting the Center for Academic Excellence for tutoring and support. A Satisfactory alert means they’re on track—students are simply advised to keep up the good work!


Why Early Alerts?
Your feedback can make a real difference. In Spring 2025, over a thousand students who received a Caution or At Risk of failing Early Alert improved their performance and earned a B- or higher. By submitting Early Alerts, you can help students recognize challenges early and connect them with the support they need. Providing a Satisfactory alert reinforces strong performance and motivates students to stay on track. Submitting alerts is a simple way to support student success.

How Does It Work?
Faculty can use the Mid-term Grade function in WISER to submit alerts (At Risk of Failing; Caution; Satisfactory) or import them from Canvas during the 6th, 7th, and 8th weeks of the fall and spring semesters.
Incorporate Early Alerts Into Wiser

Guiding Students to Resources
Advisors, Residence Life staff, Athletics, the Ross Center for Disability Services, Student Support Services, Asian American Resource Office, the Center for Academic Excellence, and other support offices will encourage students to check WISER and engage with available resources.
Early Alert Fast Facts
Early Alerts can help make a difference in students' academic success!



