What is a Flag? Flags are alerts raised by faculty, staff or offices that tell you there's something you need to take care of They can be academic - such as a warning about attendance, needing tutoring or other actions you should take They can indicate you need to hand in some key paperwork or finish a process Often you'll get an email about the concern as well as a flag in Starfish What should I do if I have a flag? Most flags will outline an action you need to take - like checking on key paperwork or attending class There also may be a person or office you can contact for additional help or guidance about what to do The most important thing to do when you have a flag is address it early! Reach out, follow the directions given in the flag and ask for help If I have a flag am I in trouble? No - Flags are our way of giving you a heads up about a concern - when there is still time to do something about it. You're not being penalized or punished - you're being guided towards solving a problem and we're telling you who can help
