Degree Works is a web-based planning tool to help students and advisors monitor students’ progress toward degree completion. It will show you in an easy to read format the courses that you must complete to achieve your degree. However, Degree Works is not a substitution for consultation with a professional academic advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Degree Works audit is a review of past, current and “planned” coursework that provides information on completed and outstanding requirements necessary to complete a degree.
Yes. Access to Degree Works is through the Web. Anywhere you can log in to Apache Access will allow you access to Degree Works. Just look for the Degree Works button after you log in.
Yes. Like other processes you use through Apache Access, Degree Works is accessed through your secure log in. Remember that your advisor, faculty, and selected staff will be able to view the information contained in Degree Works.
Degree Works is available to all degree-seeking undergraduate students. Advisors, faculty, and selected staff will also have access for the purpose of supporting your progress through your academic career.
- Prior to meeting with an advisor
- Prior to registering for courses
- At the beginning of each new term
- At the end of each term
- Prior to applying for graduation
- Before and after any changes to major
The information in Degree Works is refreshed each night. Any changes made today (e.g., grade changes or classes added/dropped) will be seen in Degree Works tomorrow.
No. Degree Works is a snapshot of courses in-progress, planned, and in academic history. Registration will continue to be handled through the Student Services channel of Apache Access.
Yes. Degree Works is laid out in block format displaying degree requirements information. Look for unchecked boxes to identify requirements that you still need to complete.
Yes. Once grades have been processed at the end of the semester, they are viewable in Degree Works following the nightly refresh; however, though grades are viewable in Apache Access once posted by an instructor, final grades are not available in Degree Works until after the final grading period for the College has ended. Courses in-progress are listed with an “IP” grade.
Yes. On the Audit tab, click on the Class History link at the top for a printable list of courses taken at TJC as well as transfer courses.
The What If function allows you to hypothetically change your major. Your new What If audit will show you what coursework is required for this major, what courses you have taken that satisfy requirements, and what courses are still left for you to take.
You should consult your academic advisor for a review of your audit. Any exception to degree requirements should be discussed with your advisor or academic department personnel.
There could be several reasons. One is that Degree Works may not have refreshed since a change was made (the information is refreshed nightly). Second, there could be some paperwork that needs to be completed. For example, if you have completed transfer courses, it is possible that the College has not received an official transcript or the coursework is pending departmental review. Check with the Registrar’s Office if your transcript or audit does not reflect transfer work you have completed.
You cannot update course information in Degree Works. To change your major, submit a change of major form to your academic advisor.
If you have additional questions about Degree Works, please contact the Registrar’s office.
A Degree Works audit is a review of past, current and “planned” coursework that provides information on completed and outstanding requirements necessary to complete a degree.