GradesFirst
Minnesota West uses a retention and communication tool for currently enrolled students, called GradesFirst.
GradesFirst correspondence will come in the form of a text and/or email and provides students access to instructor progress reports or alerts, midterms, schedules, and tutoring requests. GradesFirst does not replace D2L/Brightspace where pertinent class content is housed. If you are at risk of failing a course or “not making the grade,” you will receive messages from instructors and advisors. This contact is made to reach out and help you. Minnesota West wants to assist in your success so please make every effort to respond to your instructors and advisors.
Text Message: The GradesFirst text message will come from the number, 91552.
How to Activate Your GradesFirst Account:
New students enrolled in classes at Minnesota West Community & Technical College, can log into GradesFirst by clicking on the Activate My Account link in the No-Reply email from GradesFirst – see the example below.
Log into GradesFirst now.
Helpful Information
How to Activate Your Student GradesFirst Account
If you need help logging in, contact:
Michael Van Keulen, Canby
Student Success Coordinator
507-223-1329
michael.vankeulen@mnwest.edu
-or-
Julie Williams, Granite Falls
LARC/Library Tutor
320-564-5056
julie.williams@mnwest.edu