Navigate How-To Guide

Log in to Navigate using your TAMU-CC single sign-on (SSO) credentials.

1. Student Login
2. Faculty & Staff Login

After logging in, you will see your Home Screen. Your view may change depending on your role (student, faculty, or staff).

If you have multiple roles, you can switch views using the dropdown at the top of the screen.

Students can schedule appointments with faculty and staff through Navigate.

Steps:

1. Log in to Navigate
2. Search for a service, staff member, or advisor
3. Select an available time
4. Confirm appointment details

You can view, cancel, or reschedule appointments from your Home Screen.

Doc - How to Schedule an Appointment - Student Desktop View

Search for a student using:

• Name
• Student ID
• Email

Select a student to open their profile and view academic and support information.

Doc - How to Search a Student

A student profile may include:

• GPA and major
• Class standing
• Current courses
• Success team (advisor and support staff)
• Academic history and activity

Doc - How to view a Student Profile

Faculty and staff can set availability so students can schedule appointments.

Steps:

1. Go to My Availability
2. Select Add Time
3. Choose dates and times
4. Set appointment types (appointments or drop-ins)
5. Add meeting location or virtual link
6. Save

Availability can be synced with Outlook to avoid conflicts.

Doc - How to Set and Manage Availability

From the Appointments section, you can:

• View upcoming meetings
• Reschedule or cancel appointments
• Send messages to students
• Mark attendance or no-shows
• Add appointment summaries or notes

Doc - How to Manage Appointments

You can send messages to:

• Individual students
• Groups or classes

Notes:

• Email replies go to Outlook
• Messages are stored in the student record

Doc - How to Send Messages to Students

Use notes to document:

• Conversations
• Observations
• Follow-up information

Notes are stored in the student’s History tab and may be visible to other support staff depending on permissions.

Doc - How to Add Notes to a Student Record

Submit an alert when a student may need additional support.

Steps:

• Select alert reason
• Submit for follow-up
• Notify appropriate support team

Doc - Ad Hoc Alerts

Faculty may be asked to complete progress reports during specific reporting periods.

You will:

• Identify students who may be at risk
• Provide brief feedback
• Submit through a secure Navigate link

Support staff follow up with students after submission.

Video - How to Submit Ad Hoc Alert or via Progress Report

Faculty can:

• View course rosters
• Message entire classes
• Track alerts and progress reports
• Access attendance tools (if enabled)

Students use Navigate to:

• Schedule appointments
• View advisors and support team
• Receive alerts and reminders
• Track academic progress
• Stay connected to campus support

PowerPoint - Student Quick Start Guide