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DegreeWorks-Frequently Asked Question
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Q: What is DegreeWorks?
A: DegreeWorks is a web based tool to help students and advisors monitor a student's progress toward degree completion. DegreeWorks combines Valdosta State University’s degree requirements and the coursework you have completed with easy-to-read worksheet to help you see how courses you have completed count toward degree requirements. Ultimately, you will be able to see what courses and requirements you still need to complete to graduate.
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Q: Who can use DegreeWorks?
A: All currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who first attended Valdosta State University after Fall 1998 and who are using the 2005-2006 or later catalog to fulfill their degree requirements can use DegreeWorks.
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Q: Why is the system only available to students who are using catalogs published since Fall 2005?
A: Honestly, because we have very, very few students still using earlier catalogs. The majority of our current students matriculated in or after the Fall 2005 semester, and most of those students who started earlier than this date have moved up to newer catalogs and requirements. If you are a student who is currently using an earlier catalog, please be assured that we will continue to help you track your progress and apply for graduation.
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Q: Why can’t students who attended Valdosta State University before Fall 1998 use DegreeWorks?
A: Before Fall 1998, the University System of Georgia used the quarter system. While our students’ records and grades have been converted, the number of potential issues for bringing those courses into DegreeWorks involved more risk than we were willing to take with something as important as degree requirements. These students will need to continue working with their advisors and department offices to check their requirements using department check sheets, and the Registrar’s Office will check these students by hand when they apply for graduation.
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Q: I think my audit is incorrect. What should I do?
A: Please ask for help from your advisor. While we have done everything we could to make sure that your worksheet is correct, it would have been impossible for us to predict every unique situation or problem. We want to work with you to correct any issues as soon as possible. The first step is to clarify what information you believe is wrong. These are the most common problems and solutions:
My major is wrong and/or my concentration doesn't appear on my worksheet.
- Your major needs to be updated in the registrar’s office using this form.
The requirements for my major are wrong.
- Look at the catalog term that appears on each of the blue bars that separate the sections of your worksheet. This is the catalog that we believe you’re using to complete your requirements. Please contact your advisor.
Q: What is the alpha numeric combination at the top of my degree ausit mean?
A: It is the run number to up with how many audits have been processed for VSU.
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Q: What is the difference between overall GPA and institutional GPA?
A: Overall GPA includes any transfer credit you may have. Some departments use the overall GPA for acceptance into their programs of study. The institutional GPA is based on the courses you completed at VSU. The insitutional GPA is used to determine graduation elligibility.
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Q: What is a course attribute?
A: Some courses are assigned an attribute. This attribute communicates to DegreeWorks where the course can be used. For a list of attributes used at VSU, please click here.
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