Remote Access to NPS Student Opinion Forms (SOFs)

SOFs must be submitted each quarter by all students to the Python Student Information System. For security considerations, Python can only be directly accessed from computers on the NPS intranet. Therefore, if you are connecting to this page from off-campus, such as your home or workplace, please follow these instructions for a virtual connection. Once you are connected to the NPS intranet, Python will function just as if you were physically located on base.

How Do I Get Started?

1. Click here to open a new window using SSLVPN (Internet Explorer Browser recommended!)
2. Enter your NPS username and password. (NOTE: NPS and Blackboard logins are not the same.)
   Logging in through this window provides a secure connection to the NPS intranet
   • How Can I Recover My NPS Username or Password?
     In order to start your secure session, you need to authenticate with your NPS username and password, which is created for every student. If you don't know your username or password, contact the NPS Technology Assistance Center (TAC). Visit the TAC website for more info.
3. Log into Python using your NPS username and password again.
4. Enter SOF Responses (Once you are logged in to Python):
   • On the left-hand folder list, click on "Student Folio" then "My Matrix"
   • Look for the current quarter and course number you'd like to complete a SOF for.
   • Click on "SOF" button.  The Faculty Assignment window will appear which lists Course number and Instructor(s) information.  Click "Yes" under Process. 
   • The Student Opinion Form (SOF) window will appear.  Answer questions 1 through 16 by clicking on the appropriate radio button.  Enter any comments (optional) then click "Process".  NOTE:  Once you click "Process" you cannot undo what you've entered so make sure your responses pertain to the correct course and instructor.
   • The SOF Submitted window will appear to confirm submission.  If you have another SOF to complete or if there were multiple instructors click on "My Matrix" then go through steps 2 through 5 again. 

When Can I View My Grades?
Students will not be able to view grades in Python until SOFs have been completed & the instructor has submitted all grades.  Instructors will not be able to view SOF results in Python until all grades have been submitted AND the grading window has closed.

What if I am late?

• You must visit the Registrar’s Office in Herrmann Hall, Room 22, to obtain the correct form.

• Nonresident students ONLY: E-mail registrar@nps.edu for instructions.

•  All late SOFs are outsourced for manual processing. Therefore, it may be week-three of the new quarter before your grades can be viewed in Python. Do not contact the Registrar’s Office about viewing grades before week-three of the new quarter.

How Can I Find My Curriculum Code?
You may need to know your curriculum code for password purposes. Please contact the TAC if you are unsure of your curriculum code (a three digit number). For example, the Underwater Acoustic Systems curriculum is 535. If you are enrolled in multiple curricula, your curriculum code will be your primary curriculum.

What about Other Web Browsers?
We recommend that you use the Internet Explorer web browser because certain interface elements of Python will not be visible in other browsers.

I do not have an Internet connection. How Can I Enter My SOF?
Please phone the Registrar’s Office at (831) 656-2591 to discuss other options if you fall into this category.

For Python-specific issues, such as incorrect data, please be sure to contact your appropriate NPS Program Officer or Program Manager for assistance.