Degree Works is a comprehensive web-based academic advising solution that helps students (with guidance from their advisor) develop academic plans, fulfill academic requirements, and graduate on time. 

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

• Understand degree requirements more clearly
• See where courses fit within requirements and what still needs to be fulfilled
• Plan a change of major/minor using the What-If Scenario feature
• View all courses transferred from another institution
• View cumulative GPA and credit hours completed (progress)
• Calculate GPA based on grade forecasts
• Plan an academic path that is clear and allows students to graduate on time
• Become more independent and responsible (students can access and plan independently without relying solely on an advisor)
• Stay on a direct path to graduation without taking any courses that exceed degree requirements

BENEFITS FOR ADVISORS

• Conduct more effective advising sessions
• Gain greater transparency of individual student academic records
• Use clear and consistent degree plans
• View student progress toward degree requirements
• Acquire  greater capability to foster student success

BONUS FEATURES

• What-If – students and advisors are able to select different majors/minors the student is interested in to see how different requirements may affect progress toward degree completion.
• Look Ahead – students and advisors are able to see how courses students plan to take in the future will affect degree progress.
• Notes – advisors are able to clearly communicate their advice to students, who can view the advising notes on their Degree roadmap at any time.
• GPA Calculator – students are able to estimate the grades needed to achieve a desired overall GPA.