Join a Study Group using the Navigate App

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to join a study group using the Navigate App. It explains how to download the app, set up notification settings, join a study group for a specific course, and contact other students in the group. It also includes an example email template to reach out to study buddies. By following this guide, students can easily connect with peers and form study groups to enhance their learning experience.

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Download the Navigate App! Scan the QR code below or click this link using a mobile device: <http://onelink.to/pj26ch>

Select "Study Buddies"

Click "View Available Groups"

Update Your Study Buddies Notification Settings

The first step is to ensure your notification settings are accurate.\ \ Click "Notification Settings"

Click "Edit" to add or change your cell phone number

Enter your ten-digit phone number and click "Send Text Confirmation"

Enter the confirmation code you receive and click "Verify confirmation code"

Opt-in for text message and email notifications for study buddies so you can be notified when new students join your groups.\ \ Consider also opting-in for notifications related to other Navigate features.

Click "Update Settings" to save your new notification settings.

Click "Go back" after saving your notification settings.

Click "View Available Groups"

Select the course(s) you want to join a study group for by clicking "Join"

Each section shows how many buddies are currently in the group and if you have already joined the group.

Click "Yes" to confirm

Once you join the group other students who are interested in studying together will be able to view your name and email you about the study group.

Contact/Communicate With Other Students Who Would Like to Study Together

After joining, click on the course to view the list of other students who are looking for study buddies.

Select the study buddies you would like to email

Click the "Email selected" button

Click "Proceed to Email" button to create an email to deliver to the group

Write a subject. We recommend something that includes the course number or course name along with study group.

Feel free to copy, paste and edit this subject: \ \ **Biology 211** study group request

Write out the body of the email to connect with other students interested in studying together for the course.

Example Email (Feel free to copy, paste, and edit):\ \ Hello,\ \ I am hoping to join or form a study group for our **Biology 211** class. Would you like to study together? If so, please reply all by **Monday, October 1st** with the days and times that work best for you to meet.\ \ I will reply all with a day, time, and location for a first meeting no later than **October 3rd**. Thank you!\ \ **Seth**

**REMEMBER! You need to check your ISU email regularly after opting-in to study buddies so you can reply to messages related to forming and coordinating a study group for the course.**

Opt-Out/Leave A Study Buddy Group

You can leave a group and remove your name and email from the list at any time. Just click "Leave group" within the course.

Click "Yes, Leave" to confirm that you would like to be removed from the Study Buddies list for that course.

When meeting, keep safety in mind – meet in public places, in groups of three or more. Check out the ISU Police Department website for more tips on [staying safe](https://www.police.iastate.edu/staying-safe)

Join a Study Group using the Navigate App

Leif Olsen
21 steps
2 minutes

Download the Navigate App! Scan the QR code below or click this link using a mobile device: <http://onelink.to/pj26ch>

Select "Study Buddies"

Click "View Available Groups"

Update Your Study Buddies Notification Settings

The first step is to ensure your notification settings are accurate.\ \ Click "Notification Settings"

Click "Edit" to add or change your cell phone number

Enter your ten-digit phone number and click "Send Text Confirmation"

Enter the confirmation code you receive and click "Verify confirmation code"

Click "Update Settings" to save your new notification settings.

Click "Go back" after saving your notification settings.

Click "View Available Groups"

Select the course(s) you want to join a study group for by clicking "Join"

Each section shows how many buddies are currently in the group and if you have already joined the group.

Click "Yes" to confirm

Once you join the group other students who are interested in studying together will be able to view your name and email you about the study group.

Contact/Communicate With Other Students Who Would Like to Study Together

After joining, click on the course to view the list of other students who are looking for study buddies.

Select the study buddies you would like to email

Click the "Email selected" button

Click "Proceed to Email" button to create an email to deliver to the group

Write a subject. We recommend something that includes the course number or course name along with study group.

Feel free to copy, paste and edit this subject: \ \ **Biology 211** study group request

Write out the body of the email to connect with other students interested in studying together for the course.

**REMEMBER! You need to check your ISU email regularly after opting-in to study buddies so you can reply to messages related to forming and coordinating a study group for the course.**

Opt-Out/Leave A Study Buddy Group

You can leave a group and remove your name and email from the list at any time. Just click "Leave group" within the course.

Click "Yes, Leave" to confirm that you would like to be removed from the Study Buddies list for that course.