Hand Raise Alert

As a student, you now have another way to ask for help by submitting your own alerts through Navigate. This new feature is called a Hand Raise Alert. You can submit this alert at any time to indicate that you need help in one of the four areas.

After an alert is raised, you will receive an email letting you know which area you have been referred to. A representative from that area will contact you directly and get you connected with the resources you need. 


What types of Hand Raise Alerts can I submit?

I need help finding a club/organization/group/activity

Submitting this alert will refer you to the office of the Dean of Students. This office can help to connect you with clubs, organizations and groups across campus. They can also help you find specific activities and events happening all year-round. 

I need a tutor for a course

Submitting this alert will refer you to the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons is a resource in the Jerome Library that helps students connect with tutors and academic help.

I have questions about dropping a class or changing a grade

Dropping a class or changing a grade can have negative impacts on important areas like financial aid, credit completion toward graduation and GPA. Submitting this alert will refer you to your Academic Advisor. 

I am considering withdrawing from the University

Withdrawing from BGSU is a big decision and needs to be discussed further with an advisor. Submitting this alert will refer you to an Academic Advisor. 


Submit a Hand Raise Alert

Follow these steps to submit a Hand Raise Alert: 

  1. Log in to Navigate Desktop or download the Navigate App.
  2. Next, select the "Help" icon or the + button in the top corner.
  3. Open the Hand Raise Alert dropdown menu. 
  4. Select the "Hand Raise" button.
  5. You will be directed to the Hand Raise Alert form. 
  6. Complete the form and select "Submit."

Once you submit a Hand Raise Alert, an email will be sent to you and the area in which you are being referred to. A representation from that area will contact you directly and help to get you connected with the resources that you need.


Download the Navigate App

Downloading the Navigate App can make it easier to submit a Hand Raise Alert. The Navigate Student App helps you stay connected, organized and updated at BGSU, bringing the tools and resources you need for success to the palm of your hands!

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Updated: 03/15/2023 11:21AM