The Atlas team is always working to make your experience better. You can find the latest features, updates, upgrades, and announcements below.
The new "Nudges" feature in Atlas Schedule Builder is now live! This update introduces dynamic reminders to help students achieve early momentum by encouraging a balanced credit load aiming for at least 14 - 16 credits per term (or 30 credits per year) to help you graduate in 4 years.
Key features include:
Credit Load Progress Bar: A visual progress bar now tracks your current credit load, with markers at 14 and 16 credits—recommended for optimal progress.
Below 14 Credits: A warning icon appears, with a prompt to aim for a full load and a link to ECoach's Early Momentum Decision Guide to better understand why momentum is important.
14+ Credits: A green checkmark confirms a balanced load, supporting early academic success.
Send to Backpack / Schedule Review: When sending a schedule to backpack you may be prompted with one of the following messages.
Success Message: A success message appears when your schedule reaches 14+ credits.
Low-Credit Prompt: For schedules under 14 credits, a prompt encourages you to add more courses with a quick link to browse open courses.
Waitlist Warning: When waitlisted courses are added, a warning appears to suggest backup selections in case your other options fall through.
These nudges are available for all undergraduates and non-students during Fall and Winter terms, with waitlist warnings accessible for all students year-round.
For questions about Early Momentum, please see our Early Momentum Decision Guide.