Student Guide to GPS

GPS Quick Start Guide

Watch this video to learn how to set up your profile on GPS.

Log in to GPS

Login with your SMC username and password.

Login to GPS

Customize Your Profile

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Click on your name

Add a Photo

Note: Faculty and counselors can see your photo.

 Edit Notifications

Set and request personal email notifications. Set email reminder preferences. 

Opt-In Text Messaging

SMC GPS sends texts that prompt you to check your email for more details.

Note: Text messages do not replace emails. They are reminders to check your email.

Enter the email address for your phone as indicated below for each provider.

The Main Features of GPS

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Kudos

Kudos are positive reinforcement that faculty send to students for doing well in their class.

Flags

Flags are raised by faculty when a student may be struggling. This gives students an opportunity to address the issue with their professor.

Referrals

Referrals are when faculty refer students to counseling or other support services on campus. 

Raise a Hand

Raising a Hand is for students to proactively request information or support. If support is requested, someone will call them within 48 hours. 

Appointments

Appointments can be scheduled with instructors directly, if the instructor has enabled this feature on GPS. Learn more about making an appointment. 

How to Make an Appointment

 

Please note that tutoring appointments are no longer available through GPS, but you can still use GPS to schedule an appointment with your instructor (if the instructor has enabled appointments).

Ready to make an appointment?

Login to GPS

Questions or Concerns?

Email us at gps@smc.edu