Alert Zone

Never Attended

Report a student who isn't attending class

Lets student services (advising, financial aid) know a student is on your roster but isn't attending or participating.

  • When: Each day a student is absent during drop/add.
  • Grades: A report does not give the student a grade.

Before you start

Log in with your StarID@minnstate.edu. Have ready:

  • Course ID (ex: 000240)
  • Subject and number (ex: BIOL1000)
  • Section number (ex: 70)
  • Student first and last name
  • Student Tech ID
Report Student Never Attended

Now Attending

Update a student who started coming to class

Did you report a student as Never Attended who has since started coming to class? Use this form so student services has the latest information.

Before you start

Log in with your StarID@minnstate.edu. Have ready:

  • Course ID (ex: 000240)
  • Subject and number (ex: BIOL1000)
  • Section number (ex: 70)
  • Student first and last name
  • Student Tech ID
Report Student Attending

Early Alert (EARS)

Refer a student who needs extra support

Refer a student to an advisor when they need help beyond normal class communication. Concerns may include:

  • Attendance
  • Academic progress
  • Class engagement
  • Time management
  • Life circumstances affecting success

You can refer a student any time extra outreach could help them stay on track.

Before you start

Log in with your StarID@minnstate.edu. Have ready:

  • Course ID (ex: 000240)
  • Subject and number (ex: BIOL1000)
  • Student first and last name
  • Student Tech ID
Submit an EARS Referral