How do you access and interpret your degree audit or academic progress report?

• A. Request a copy from the registrar via mail.
• B. Log into the student portal, open the Degree Audit, review completed vs remaining requirements, and discuss with adviser.
• C. Degree audits are only available after graduation.
• D. You should ignore degree audits and plan based on memory.

Answer: (B)

Accessing and interpreting your degree audit is about using a live tool in your student portal to track progress toward graduation. The audit pulls in all completed coursework and shows what the program requires, what you’ve already met, what you still need, and any substitutions or prerequisites that may apply. It’s designed to reflect your current record, so you can see at a glance how many requirements are left and what remains to plan for each term.

To interpret it, focus on the status of each category—major requirements, general education, electives, and any other program-specific criteria. Look for completed items, in-progress courses, and the remaining requirements, as well as any flags about prerequisites or substitutions. This helps you understand not only what you’ve earned but what you still must complete, and it often highlights the exact number of credits needed in each area. Running through the audit with an adviser is valuable because they can confirm catalog rules, approve substitutions, and help map a term-by-term plan to finish on time.

The reason this approach is best is that it provides a current, integrated view of your progress rather than relying on memory or outdated paper records. The other options aren’t appropriate: requesting a copy by mail is not how the system works today, degree audits aren’t only available after graduation, and ignoring the audit undermines your ability to plan effectively.