Students enrolled in Early Performance Feedback courses receive notification of their progress within the first five weeks of the semester. This initiative is designed to provide students with timely feedback about their course progress so they can make informed decisions and improve their academic performance.
Fall 2026 Timeline for Instructors & Advisors:
Wednesday, September 9th – Columns added to Canvas
Thursday, September 10th – EPF grade entry begins
Thursday, September 17th – Deadline for EPF grade entry
Wednesday, September 23rd – EPF information sent to students
Thursday, September 24th – EPF information sent to Academic Advisors
September 28th-October 2nd – Advisors conduct EPF Outreach
Thursday, October 22nd – EPF grade entry begins for Mid-Semester Courses
Thursday, October 29th – Deadline for EPF grade entry for Mid-Semester Courses
Tuesday, November 3rd – Mid-Semester EPF information sent to students
Purpose of Early Performance Feedback Initiative
The Early Performance Feedback program aims to:
- Increase the level of feedback on academic performance for first-year students in specifically identified courses.
- Powerfully communicate to students that early effort and performance matters.
- Connect students proactively to relevant academic support resources.
- Identify students early who may be encountering severe difficulties that require more intensive intervention.
- Improve student performance in courses.
Early Performance Feedback Process
Within the first four weeks of the semester, instructors for Early Performance Feedback courses are asked to provide grade feedback for all students indicating if a student is “meeting course expectations (Y)” or “not yet meeting course expectations (N).” Students who receive one or more “N” indicators are notified of their status via email, text, and RamWeb alerts . The messages refer students to their course instructor and includes resources for academic success. Early Performance Feedback information is also shared with Academic Advisors to conduct outreach to students.
More than 85 different courses across academic disciplines at CSU participate in the Early Performance Feedback initiative, including courses fulfilling AUCC requirements and courses with high D, F, W, U rates.
96% of first-year students are enrolled in an Early Performance Feedback course.
Information on Early Performance Feedback
93% of students who are meeting course expectations based on Early Performance Feedback earn a final passing grade in the course.
Early Performance Feedback Resources
Action Plans
Steps with resources and specific dates are helpful to stay on track