Latest Beacon Buddy Message
May 20, 2025
Stay on Track and Take a Course this Summer!
Summer term is a great time to take a class and continue progress toward your degree. Choose from over 600 courses, most of which are offered online.
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Past Messages
March 25: Early Alerts Explained
An Early Alert is a mid-term indicator submitted in WISER during weeks 6–8 to help students gauge their progress. It uses three levels:
Green = Satisfactory
Yellow = Caution
Red = At risk of failing
This system allows students to take action while there’s still time to improve their performance.
Early Alert FAQsApril 4: Find Your Advisor
It’s time for fall course registration. To help, advisors are here for you to find the right program, choose the courses you want and need to take, stay on track to graduate, and get ready for a successful career. Meeting with your advisor will make your academic journey easier. Visit www.umb.edu/advising for details on how to find your advisor, what to do as an undeclared major, frequently asked questions, and more!
Early Alert FAQs April 22: Holds
Do you have holds that are preventing Fall Registration? Visit the One Stop or check this page to learn more about how to remove them!
Early Alert FAQs April 29: Academic Support
The Center for Academic Excellence Tutoring program offers free tutoring sessions in various formats to support students in a wide range of courses. And did you know the library offers more than just books? Explore online databases, research guides, and quiet study spaces. Finish strong this semester, you got this!
Stay on Track and Take a Course this Summer!
Summer term is a great time to take a class and continue progress toward your degree. Choose from over 600 courses, most of which are offered online.
Early Alert FAQs