Aid Your Midterms Grades!

By: Bailey Harris, Belk College Peer Advisor

Have you received a Midterm Grade? Are you curious if you have one? Let’s talk about what they are, where you can find them, and what you can do to recover from them.

What is a Midterm Grade?

●       A midterm grade or also known as a MTG is for undergraduate students earning a "D" or "F" in classes, these grades are up to the professors of the classes to report. It is up to professors of the courses to  This midterm grade report helps you understand where you are academically in terms of that specific class. Think of it as a check in and a way to alert you that you need to work harder or more effectively in the class.

What does a Midterm Grade Look Like?

●       Midterm Grades can be accessed through Banner Self Service via your my.uncc.edu portal. After accessing your Banner Self Service, make sure to press the Student Services/ Student Accounts at the top of the screen so that you can click Student Records following that. The image below will help you access and understand where you need to go to see if you have any midterm grades for this or past school semesters.

●       After you click the Midterm Grades portion, you will have to indicate the school term you are searching for and then proceed. The next page will indicate if and what classes you have Midterm Grades in. All of the classes you are in will be displayed but it's important to see if you have any Midterm Grades that were inputted by your professors. This will be indicated with a “D” or a “F” being displayed under the Midterm Grade portion of this page. Another way you can be alerted that you had a Midterm Grade is because the Office of Registrar will send an email to students with any Midterm Grades in their classes.

●       It’s vital to understand that even if your professors didn’t input any Midterm Grades doesn’t mean that you don’t have a “D” or “F” in your courses. It is up to the Professors whether or not they process a Midterm Grade report for you. Make sure to check on Banner Self Service and your email for Midterm Grades, and Canvas to stay updated on your grades throughout the semester. Check your email routinely to know the

What do I do if  I have one or more Midterm Grades?

●       First off, understand that you aren’t alone. There are students who get Midterm Grades and recover and it's important that you understand that. The Niblock Student Center is here to encourage you, help as much as you may need and refer you to the proper resources to aid you get back on track for ultimate success in your academics. There are resources all over campus to help you in getting back on track in your classes. The first step and resource  you should look into is scheduling a meeting with a Belk College of Business Peer Advisor via Connect.Scheduling an appointment gives the Peer Advisors the ability to connect you with different offices and resources on campus to lead you to success. All Belk College of Business Peer Advisors have been trained to aid you and have also been through difficult college situations as fellow college students. We are all here to support and help you use the resources you need to ultimately succeed.

●       After scheduling an appointment with a Belk College of Business Peer Advisor via Connectit's highly important that you reach out to your professor(s) through email about your midterm grades to organize a time to meet with them or ensure you go to their office hours to communicate your situation. By doing this professors are aware of any problems you have run into throughout the semester and they now are able to work with you and your needs. I highly recommend you go ahead and do this because if you don’t communicate with your professors they will not be able to help due to them being unaware of your situation. During this meeting or their office hours, you have the ability to ask them questions about the course content and even new study strategies you can utilize to improve your test grades.

Check in on your Midterm Grades by using Banner Self Service to see if you have any. If you end up having any then understand UNC-Charlotte has plenty of resources to help you, all you have to do is ensure that you are effectively using them to your advantage for your academic success. The Niblock Student Center and Belk College of Business are here to help and serve you to be a better business student. If you have any questions or need help with your midterm grades then schedule an appointment with a Belk College of Business Peer Advisor via Connect  for further advice and resources.