Mid-semester grades offer a clear snapshot of your academic performance halfway through the semester. Rather than being seen as a final judgment, mid-semester grades should be viewed as an opportunity to reflect, adjust strategies, and set realistic goals for the remainder of the term. By taking proactive steps now, you can build momentum toward stronger results by the end of the semester.
For Fall 2025, mid-semester grades are only available for 100- and 200-level UF courses, as well as ENGL 101 and 102. Mid-semester grades will not be posted for any other courses.
What Mid-semester Grades Are
Mid-semester grades provide a snapshot of your academic progress around the midpoint of the semester. They are designed to help you understand where you currently stand in a class and what actions you may need to take moving forward to maintain or improve your grade.
What Mid-semester Grades Are Not
Mid-semester grades are not permanent or unchangeable, and they do not appear on your transcript. Mid-semester grades don’t define your academic ability or your potential to succeed in a course—they’re simply a snapshot of your progress so far. There is still time to improve if you use your mid-semester grades as a progress report to help guide your learning or your approach to courses.
How to Find Your Mid-semester Grades
- Navigate to your myBoiseState page
- Select Student Center on the left hand menu
- Select the Academic Records tile
- Select Academic Records on the left hand menu
- Choose the Fall 2025 term
- Grades will be listed under the column labeled Midterm Grade 1
Next Steps
If You Are Satisfied with Your Current Grades
Congratulations! We encourage you to reflect on the strategies that are working for you and consider if there are any small habit changes you can make to maintain, or even improve, your current grades. There are many campus resources to consider incorporating into your routine, should you need assistance in the future. Keep up the good work!
If You Are Unsatisfied with Your Current Grades
Now is the time to be proactive and get back on track. The steps below can help you get started on making changes to your academic habits and accessing campus resources for support. Please note that Boise State requires students to earn a C- or higher to fulfill all University Foundations requirements.
Step 1: Reflect on the Following Questions to See What Is Working and What Is Not
- What has been challenging for you? What steps have you taken to get support?
- Have you been attending class and participating? Are you keeping up with readings and assignments? Are there study skills you feel you should further develop?
- What can you do differently moving forward? What reasonable strategies can you implement in the remainder of the semester to improve?
Step 2: Meet With Your Instructor
Instructors are your most important academic success resource on campus, particularly when it comes to improving your grade in a specific class. Schedule a meeting with your instructor or attend their office hours to discuss your progress, gain clarification on course concepts, review past assignments, and ask for advice on how to improve.
Step 3: Implement New Strategies
Use this time to reflect on what’s working and where there’s room to grow. Try new active learning strategies and make a plan to track your progress. Most importantly, be flexible—if something isn’t helping, adjust your approach. Connecting with peers like our Peer Academic Coaches can help you develop new habits and discover academic strategies to try.
Step 4: Access Resources
Asking for help can be challenging, but it is crucial for academic success. We don’t expect you to do this all on your own! Boise State has numerous resources we recommend using routinely, regardless of your grade in a course.
If you are not sure where to start, or you are experiencing a variety of challenges, we recommend scheduling an appointment with one of our Academic Development and Recovery Advisors.