Q: What is DegreeWorks?

A: DegreeWorks is a web-based planning tool to help students and advisors monitor student's progress toward degree completion. DegreeWorks provides a more accessible, convenient, and organized way for students to know where they are academically and how they can plan the rest of their college careers. DegreeWorks is not a substitution for consultation with an academic advisor. Students will still need to see an academic advisor in order to receive access to register for classes.

 

Q: Who has the ability to access DegreeWorks?

A: DegreeWorks is available to advisors and students through MyInfo.

 

Q: Where can I access DegreeWorks?

A: DegreeWorks is accessible by logging into MyInfo.

 

Q: Can I register for classes in DegreeWorks?

A: No. DegreeWorks is a snapshot of courses in-progress, planned, and in academic history. Registration will continue to be handled through the Student Services tab of MyInfo.

 

Q: I just registered for next semester, and the courses I registered for aren’t in DegreeWorks yet. How current is my information?

A: The information in DegreeWorks is refreshed each night. Any changes made in our student information system, such as course registration and final grades, will be seen in DegreeWorks the next business day.

 

Q: How do I know what classes I need to take?

A: Your worksheet/audit will outline for you courses still needed to meet program/major requirements within each specific block. You can use this information to discuss your plan with your academic advisor.  However, it is important to remember that DegreeWorks is not a substitution for consultation with an academic advisor.

 

Q: Can I see a list of all of the classes I've taken?

A: Yes. Please reference your MyInfo unofficial transcript to see courses taken as well as transfer courses.

 

Q:  I am a new transfer student and I do not see any of my transfer work in DegreeWorks.  When can I expect to see it ?

A:  DegreeWorks runs hand-in-hand with our student information system (Ellucian Banner).  All transfer work must be entered manually into our student information system before it appears in DegreeWorks. Transfer work is entered every day by staff in the Registerar's Office and it takes time to input each data element for every student.  Generally speaking, if you have submitted official copies of all your transfer work, you can expect to see it entered by the end of your first term in attendance.  Once entered, it will be viewable in DegreeWorks.

 

Q:  I am thinking of changing my major – can DegreeWorks help?

A:  Official changes of major should be filled out/submitted to the Advising Center.  You can use the ‘what if’ function in DegreeWorks to see how your existing classes would apply to your new major.  Please be advised that exceptions won’t carry forward when running a what-if audit. You may need to visit directly with an academic advisor before making a decision about officially changing your major.

 

Q: Where can I see my second program/major?

A: If you have declared an additional program/major, they are broken out into individual requirement blocks within the Student View worksheet.

 

Q: Where can I see my audit for my second degree?

A: You can access your second degree audit by using the Degree drop down menu at the top of the screen for the Student View worksheet.

 

Q: What is the What-If feature?

A: What-If allows an advisor or student to see a worksheet/audit for a new or second major, or the addition of a minor; whether they are currently undeclared or thinking about changing their major. The What-If allows students to view how their progress changes with a new major, which classes can still be applied towards the new major or minor, which classes will not count, and which new classes need to be taken.

 

Q: Can my advisor see my What If scenario?

A: Since What If scenarios are not stored in DegreeWorks, your advisor can only see your results if the two of you work through a What If procedure together.

 

Q: Can I save a What If scenario?

A: No. What If plans are not saved in DegreeWorks. You would need to run a new What If scenario next time you log in to see it again. However, you can print a copy of the What If results.

 

Q: If I use the What-If feature, does this mean that I have changed my major?

A: No. The What If function is for information purposes only. Official changes of major should be filled out/submitted to the Advising Center.

 

Q: If I like what I see in a What If scenario, how do I initiate the changes?

A: The What If function is for information purposes only. It is a good idea to visit directly with an academic advisor before making a decision about officially changing your major.  Official changes of major should be filled out/submitted to the Advising Center.

Q: What does the GPA Calculator show?

A: The Term Calculator will show you your estimated cumulative GPA after you fill in hypothetical grade information.

 

Q: Is this calculated GPA guaranteed?

A: No. This is an estimate only. The Term Calculator shows your estimated cumulative GPA after you fill in hypothetical grade information. By putting in your current earned units and GPA and placing your in-progress courses in the table (populated by default for you) along with the grade you anticipate receiving for each course; you will see a revised cumulative GPA based on the estimates you provide. The results are intended as a guide and are not guaranteed. Certain courses have unique impacts on certain transcripts which will not be reflected in these calculations.

 

Q: If I have additional questions about DegreeWorks, who do I contact?

A: Faculty and staff, please see Contacts page. Students, please contact your academic advisor or the Registrar’s Office for additional information.