{"id":2208,"date":"2022-05-20T07:49:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T07:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/?page_id=2208"},"modified":"2023-12-04T10:37:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T15:37:38","slug":"degreeworks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/degreeworks\/","title":{"rendered":"DegreeWorks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is DegreeWorks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DegreeWorks is a web-based program that enables you to easily track your academic progress.&nbsp; You will be able to see how specific College requirements have been met and what courses you can take to fulfill the requirements which are remaining.&nbsp; With the click of the tab (the \u2018What If feature), you will also be able to see how your academic requirements might change if you were to change your major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dwcs4.essex.edu:9904\/Dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DegreeWorks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ECC Degree Works Introduction Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yz0t2dyn4bE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>HOW TO USE DEGREE WORKS<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DegreeWorks Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I benefit from using DegreeWorks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can determine what requirements are needed to fulfill\/complete your degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View individual course grades, cumulative grade-point average (GPA), and major average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine which courses you have taken or transferred, and which ones count as electives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View transfer credits, waivers, and exemptions applied toward degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See how your coursework can be applied toward another major, minor, certificate or major concentration using the \u2018What If\u2019 option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm your academic standing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estimate how many semesters it will take you to graduate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the requisites for courses by clicking on the course number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>What if I think my worksheet is incorrect?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that a requirement is incorrect, you should meet with an Academic Advisor or consult the official College catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Students who have graduated may not see an audit once the graduation notation has been posted to their transcript. Students considering readmission will not be able to see a degree audit until they officially readmit to the College.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>What is SEP?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEP<\/strong> stands for Student Educational Planner and it\u2019s the newest feature of DegreeWorks.&nbsp; <strong>SEP<\/strong> allows student advisors to plan courses for every semester of enrollment to ensure your program can be completed within the time allotted.&nbsp; If you are interested in having a <strong>SEP<\/strong> plan created, you should talk to your academic advisor or Student Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Why does DegreeWorks show, \u201cConcentration is required?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some majors have varying tracks (concentrations); DegreeWorks will show \u2018Concentration is required\u2019 until the entirety of the concentration has been completed (i.e.: you have completed your major). The term concentration refers to a sub-plan of the same departments may refer to sub-plans as concentrations or tracks. Confirm that your declared concentration and corresponding requirements are also appearing on DegreeWorks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>What should I do if I have a question about my requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions regarding requirements should be directed to an Academic Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>If you notice any issues with your audit, please email the&nbsp;DegreeWorks Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:degreeworks@essex.edu\">degreeworks@essex.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is DegreeWorks? 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