Faculty Concern for a Student
UNC Advising welcomes faculty and instructors to contact our office regarding students in their courses. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at (919) 966-5116.
Who to Contact
If You Have an Immediate Concern
If you believe a student poses an immediate threat to themselves and/or others, please call 911 immediately.
Physical Safety and Emotional Well-being
If you have concerns about a student’s physical safety and/or emotional well-being, please contact the Dean of Students office (919-966-4042) or Counseling and Psychological Services (919-966-3658).
The Student’s Academic Advisor
You may contact the student’s academic advisor directly. The name of a student’s academic advisor is available on ConnectCarolina, or you may call the UNC Advising Office at 919-966-5116.
An Advisor in Your Department
You can access the UNC Advising Directory to contact an advisor that works specifically with your department.
Academic Concerns
If a student is experiencing academic difficulties in your course, we encourage you to invite that student to speak with you during your office hours. Students can also be referred to their academic advisor and the Student Resources page to learn about other campus resources.
You may also contact the student’s academic advisor directly. This is often an important step as a student’s performance in one class may jeopardize their academic eligibility for the next term and could be reflective of their performance in other courses. The name of a student’s academic advisor is available on ConnectCarolina, or you may call the UNC Advising Office at 919-966-5116.
Once notified, the advisor will contact the student to share your concern and discuss strategies for improving academic performance. Students are always encouraged to work first with the course instructor. The advisor and student will attempt to identify areas of concern, and as appropriate, the advisor will refer the student to campus resources for academic, emotional, and physical support.
Academic Progress Reports
The Academic Progress Report (APR) system in ConnectCarolina gives instructors the opportunity to provide feedback to students in their courses who are performing well and to students exhibiting signs of academic distress. Academic Progress Reports are intended to encourage students to reflect on their academic performance and take action in a timely manner.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to provide students with early feedback on their academic progress in your course. This is especially important for students early in their undergraduate career.