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Hand Raise for: I Want to Explore a New Major

Hand Raise Reduces Barriers to Students Asking for Help

Navigate has a new feature called "Hand Raise," which allows students to "raise their hand" or "self-alert" from the Navigate Student App on their mobile device or from their computer. We will be kicking off this new feature in the fall 2025 semester with the Hand Raise reason: I want to explore a new major. 

  • When a student submits a Hand Raise the request is logged with the Exploratory Studies Department.
  • A staff member is notified of the Hand Raise.
  • The staff member then contacts the student to provide assistance.

How Students Initiate a Hand Raise

Students can access Hand Raise from their student app on their mobile device or from their computer.

The icon associated with Hand Raise looks like a waving hand.

Handraise Icon

Getting Started:

  1. Students’ can login to Navigate 2 ways, either on their mobile device or on their computer at wcupa.navigate.eab.com 
  2. Using the Mobile App - Click on the Applications Icon

Hand raise Screenshot

Then click on the Hand Raise Icon
(Mobile App View)
Handraise scren shot

Hand Raise – (Desktop View)
Desktop Viw of Hrandraise

3. Click on the Hand Raise Icon and a list of Hand Raise Submissions will appear or you can create a new Hand Raise.
Handraise folder view

4. In the "Please select a reason" section, click the arrow, scroll down, and choose I want to explore a new major. Add any additional comments about what you’d like to discuss with the staff, then click Submit.
Hand raise screenshot #6
5. Simultaneously, the support office will receive a notification that a student has raised their hand regarding a change of major. The Exploratory Studies staff will then contact the students to assist them.