There are no midterm grades as such, although midterm is considered a time for the instructor to give students an informal assessment of their work as well as to alert the residential college deans of those students having difficulty in a course.

Instructors use the Instructor's Midterm Report to report information about students doing unsatisfactory work, especially when their students are in danger of failing their course. This form should be filled out for each student the instructor considers to be at a D or an F level. That form is routed to the residential college dean who, together with the student, reviews both their performance in that course and the student's general academic progress. If necessary, the college dean refers the student to the appropriate tutoring program for special assistance.

At any time during the term, instructors who note repeated absences or have any other concerns should contact the student and their residential college dean.

While it is important to notify the college deans about those students whose work is unsatisfactory, instructors may also submit positive midterm reports that highlight a student's progress in their course.