DEGREE AUDIT- QUICK REFERENCE

*Always select “alternate” unless you are a junior or senior, already in your major.

*Check that the audit is for the correct major

The first part of the audit shows:

· Late drop credits remaining

· Registration date for next semester

· Grades for last semester

· Schedule for this semester

Major Requirements:

· Check for courses that also apply to general education requirements

· Check for courses that need a grade of “C” or better to count

Option Requirements & College Requirements:

· Read directions/requirements carefully

· Sometimes many courses are listed but students are only required to choose one or two from the list

General Education Requirements

Electives:

· Check that what you scheduled went to the correct section in the audit and not to the elective category

· FYS almost always appears in the elective category

400 level requirement:

· Met by courses taken inside major (major requirements)

High School Language section:

· Language- entrance requirement either met or not met upon admission

· If entrance requirement not met, must schedule one college level language course (minimally)

Writing:

· “W” selection is usually met by a course inside the major

International + Intercultural Requirements (for most current students):

· 3 credit US

· 3 credit IL

Minimum credits for graduation:

· Remember just a count not substantive

* Credits are often split between two or more categories