Degree Works
dəˈɡrē wərks | noun
Create a quick route to your degree destination
What Is Degree Works?
Degree Works is USU’s online degree audit and academic planning tool. It helps you:
- Track progress toward your degree
- See how completed and in-progress courses apply to requirements
- Identify remaining requirements
- Explore “What-If” scenarios for majors or minors
- Plan future semesters with a semester-by-semester guide of classes you need to take to
- graduate with your degree
Degree Works is a helpful advising tool, but it is not an official transcript.
How to Access Degree Works
- Log in to MyUSU.
- Select the Degree Works link from the Tools menu under Academic Records.
- Your audit will load automatically.
If you have trouble accessing Degree Works, contact the Registrar’s Office.
How to Read Your Audit
Degree Works organizes your information into several sections to help you track your academic progress.
Student Information
This section displays your current major, catalog year, class standing, and any declared minors or emphases.
Degree Requirements
This section outlines the requirements needed to complete your degree, including:
- General Education requirements
- Major requirements
- University requirements
- Elective credits
Each requirement will indicate whether it has been satisfied, is in progress, or is still needed.
Requirement Status Indicators
Degree Works uses visual markers to show the status of each requirement. These indicators help you quickly identify completed requirements, courses currently in progress, and outstanding requirements.
Courses may appear in different sections of the audit depending on how they apply to your degree program.
Planning Tools
What-If Audit
Curious about changing your major or adding a minor?
Use the What-If tool to see how your completed coursework would apply to a different program.
Plans
Work with your advisor to build a semester-by-semester academic plan and stay on track for graduation.
Work with Your Advisor
Your academic advisor is an important resource as you plan your path to graduation. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor at least once each semester to review degree progress, confirm course selection, and discuss academic and professional goals.
Advisors can also provide guidance on opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student organizations, and other experiences that support your academic success.
Important Notes
- Degree Works updates regularly, but recent changes (registration, major changes, substitutions) may take time to appear.
- Always meet with your academic advisor to confirm graduation requirements.
- If something appears incorrect, contact your academic advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn’t my course applying where I expected?
Some requirements have specific attribute or major restrictions. Your advisor can help clarify.
Why doesn’t my audit match my transcript?
Degree Works is a planning tool and may reflect requirements differently than an official transcript.
How often does Degree Works update?
Course registration and grade information typically refresh nightly.