Degree Works Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

What is Degree Works?

Degree Works is a web-based tool for students and advisors to monitor academic progress towards degree completion. It also allows for students to plan ahead for future semesters.

What is an Audit

A Degree Works audit is a review of past and current coursework and how it applies towards your current major(s) declared.

How do I access Degree Works?

Students:

You can access Degree Works in the "Registration Information" card in OneTech under Registration Resources.

Faculty:

It is available two different ways in OneTech:

Through the Faculty Services tab in Self-Service Banner (SSB)
Through clicking the Degree Works link under Education Planning on the Advising-Faculty card in OneTech.

***You will need to grant permission to Degree Works to open a new tab. In order to allow the pop-ups, you will need to do as follows based on which browser you use:
Internet Explorer should open a small box at the bottom stating that “Internet Explorer blocked a pop-up from ssbprod.atu.edu. Click “Options for this site” and select “Always allow”. This will now let Degree Works open in a new tab.

Chrome should have a yellow box with a red “X” in the far right of the address bar. Click it and select “Always allow pop-ups from ssbprod.atu.edu” and “Done”. Click refresh and Degree Works will open in a new tab.

In Firefox, click the three lines in the top right corner. Click “Options” which will open a new tab of preferences. Click “Content” on the left menu. Next to “Pop-ups” click the “Exceptions” button. A box will open and type https://ssbprod.atu.edu into the address bar and click “Allow” and then “Save Changes”. Exit out of the tab and open Degree Works.

Can I see how many classes I have left to fulfill my requirements?

Yes. Degree Works is laid out in block format to display degree requirements, and how completed courses fulfill those requirements.

What do I do if I believe my academic information is incorrect?

You should consult with your academic advisor for a review of your audit.

Using the Audit

How do I know what classes I need to take?

Your audit will outline for you the courses you still need to meet your degree requirements. This is a great tool to use when meeting with your advisor during registration.

Where can I see an audit for my second major?

You can access your second degree audit by using the Degree drop down menu at the top of the screen to the right of your name.

Why isn't my transfer work meeting a requirements?

Either the course you transferred in is not an equilvalent to the course needed, you did not receive the minimum grade to receive credit, or the course is not needed for the requirements remaining on your audit.

My advisor told me that a course I took would be substituted for a requirement, but this isn't reflected on my audit?

You should contact your academic advisor to resolve any issue. Any waivers or substitutions must be submitted to your Dean or Department Head for approval, then to the Registrar's Office for final processing.

If all the boxes are checked, does that mean I'm graduating?

Not necessarily. If you have applied to graduate, your degree audit will be reviewed to ensure all requirements have been met. Missing requirements will be communicated to you through your ATU email.

Why are some of my courses in the Not Used block?

Courses in the not used section could not be applied to any degree requirement.

Why are some of my courses in the insufficient block?

Courses in the insufficient block are any courses with an insufficient grade.

using what if

What is the What If feature?

The What If feature allows you to hypothetically change your major or minor. The What If audit will show you what coursework is required for the new major or minor and what courses would have to be completed to satisfy those requirements. A What If audit is not your actual audit; substitutions and waivers may not be applied to a What If audit.

Can I save or print a What If audit?

You are able to print your What If audit, but you cannot save it.

If I like what I see in the What If, how do I initiate that change?

To change your major:

Log in OneTech
Locate the Major Change card
Click the green sign that says "Changing your Major"

Using the Calculators

What does the Graduation Calculator do?

The graduation calculator will show you what average you would need to achieve in your remaining hours in order to reach your desired GPA by graduation. The hours remaining can be calculated by subtracting the number of hours that have been applied to your degree from the total number of hours required.

*Please keep in mind, Degree Works does not take repeated courses into consideration when calculating GPA. This GPA is not a guarantee.

What does the Term Calculator do?

The Term Calculator will show you your estimated cumulative GPA after you fill in hypothetical grade information. You are able to enter in your current earned hours and GPA and entering your anticipated grades for the courses you are enrolled in (which will default in for you), a revised cumulative GPA will be calculated.

*Please keep in mind, Degree Works does not take repeated courses into consideration when calculating GPA. This GPA is not a guarantee.

What does the Advice Calculator do?

The Advice Calculator shows how many courses you need at a certain grade in order to achieve a Desired GPA. Your Current GPA and Hours Earned are automatically entered. Simply enter a Desired GPA and click calculate to see how many courses with a certain grade you need in order to reach that GPA. Advice will alert you if the GPA is not possible because too many hours would be required.

*Please keep in mind, Degree Works does not take repeated courses into consideration when calculating GPA. This GPA is not a guarantee.

If you have any questions, comments, or possible errors you would like investigated, please email: graduation@atu.edu