BY: Tommi Jo Miller
For those expecting to graduate this December or upcoming May, the end is in sight. The only thing that could end this bliss for a student is learning that they do not have enough credits to finish as soon as planned. To avoid this last minute debacle, it is a good idea to keep up with credits semester to semester. There are two ways to do this—by consulting Blackboard or an advisor.
The “Degree Works” feature on Blackboard is an easy way for a student to track their progress using a detailed breakdown of their academic success and progress. At the top of the screen, students can find their student number (S number), overall GPA, academic standing, major and minor, college, degree (BA or BS), concentration, and classification (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior).
They can also view all of the classes they have taken in their college career, including classes transferred from another college or university. The number of credits accrued from these classes, as well as the final grade, is also shown. There is an option to view these courses by term (Fall or Spring) or set of requirements such as university, core, major and minor requirements, etc. At the heading of each set of requirements is the number of credits required and the number of credits applied.
If there is any issue accessing or understanding the information seen in “Degree Works”, students should contact their advisor to schedule a meeting.