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Advanced Search

What is Advanced Search?

Advanced Search allows faculty and staff to customize student searches using a series of filters. For example, a search for 'Major Biology' AND 'Classification Junior' will pull a list of junior students in the biology program. Additional filters allow you to create OR statements, where you can make multiple selections within a given field to increase the scope of your search. For example, you can search for a list of students who are either "Pell Eligible" OR "First Generation."

How Do I Create an Advanced Search?

  1. Select the magnifying glass icon from the left side navigation.
  2. Add information to applicable drawers to help direct your search.
  3. Always make sure to select the Enrollment History filter and enter the current academic term (i.e. Fall 2021) to ensure the information you are searching for is current.
  4. Each filter contains a collection of options that can be used alone or in conjunction with other options to build a customized search. Some fields will require text while others provide options in a drop-down menu.
  5. Near the bottom of the page, review three additional options to further direct your search.
  6. Once you have completed all of the fields you would like to search, click search.

How Do I Save a Search?

If you frequently use a search to pull a list of students, you can save time by saving your search to the Lists and Searches page in your Navigate Staff portal.

  1. Once you have clicked Search and a list of students appears on your screen, go to the top of the webpage where it says Unsaved Student Search and click Save.
  2. Enter the name you would like to title this search and click Save Search.
  3. To access your Saved Searches, select the bullet-point list icon from the left side navigation.
  4. When you would like to run your search again, select the name of the Saved Search you would like to run. This will automatically populate a list of students within those same parameters you originally entered.

*Note, always make sure to select the Enrollment History filter and enter the current academic term (i.e. Fall 2021) to ensure the information you are searching for is current.

Filter Overview

  • Student Information: Use this group of filters to search for students by personal identifying information, such as name, student ID, category, tag, or transfer status.
  • Enrollment History: Create logic statements to search for students by their enrollment status in a variety of terms.
  • Area of Study: Combine elements of this filter to search for students based on areas of study, including college affiliation, degree, concentration, or major.
  • Performance Data: Search using these filters to segment student groups by GPA, credits earned, and hours attempted.
  • Term Data: Select conditions within this group of filters to run a search for students using information associated with a specific term.
  • Course Data: Utilize this group of filters to query students based on courses, section, and status.
  • Assigned To: Enter information into fields in this bucket to pull lists of students assigned to specific advisors, tutors, coaches, or team members.
  • Success Indicators: Run a search using these filters to identify students based on predicted risk level or success marker completion status.