Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Early Alert Program?
The Early Alert Program is a service that assists students that are having challenges transitioning to URI; for example students that are struggling academically or dealing with homesickness. Staff members from our office will meet one-on-one with students to discuss the issues they may be facing and devise a strategy to help make their transition a success. Students may continue to meet with our staff on a regular basis, be referred to other services on campus such as the counseling center, student life or career services, or decide that they have received sufficient information after the first meeting.
Faculty, staff, students or family members concerned about a student can make a referral to the Early Alert Office, via an online form, email or telephone. Students are also encouraged to contact the Early Alert office on their own if they have any questions or concerns.
Our office works closely with the Counseling Center, Student Life, Career Services, Student Involvement, University College, Enrollment Services and other offices on campus. Students may be referred to other offices on campus and will work in conjunction with the Early Alert.
Our office will contact students by email, mail or phone and ask that you email, phone or walk-in to our office to make an appointment. In some situations, a visit to a classroom or residence hall may be appropriate.
Our office respects student privacy. All discussions will be kept confidential and only with student approval will information be released.
Students do not need to be referred by other people to take advantage of Early Alert services. Students may, at any time, call, email, or stop into our office, Roosevelt 123, to make an appointment.
If you, or someone you know, needs assistance on any issue- academic or personal- please feel free to contact the Early Alert via email at amoffatt@mail.uri.edu , online form or call 874-5527. Referrals can be anonymous.