Navigating course selection and graduation requirements at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro doesn't have to feel like guesswork. UNCG Degree Works is the official web-based tracking tool designed to monitor your academic progress, verify completed requirements, and map out future semesters. Instead of manually cross-referencing your transcript with the university bulletin, this platform organizes your entire student record into a clear, block-based checklist.
Learning how to read your audit, run hypothetical major changes, and prepare for advising meetings will save you time and prevent costly scheduling mistakes.
Accessing Your Degree Works Audit
To check your academic standing, log into UNCGenie using your standard university credentials via iSpartan. Once inside the secure student area, navigate to the Student Main Menu and select the Degree Works link.
The system instantly generates an interactive audit page divided into distinct categories known as blocks. At the top, you'll find your personal student header:
- Your current academic classification based on earned credit hours.
- Your primary faculty advisor's name and contact details.
- Your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Your active catalog year, which dictates your exact graduation requirements.
Always check the audit generation date near the top of the page. If you've recently added a class or received a grade change, click the refresh button to pull the most recent data from Banner.
Breaking Down the Audit Blocks
Your audit is structured into modular blocks that isolate different aspects of your education. Understanding how these sections function helps you spot missing requirements immediately.
The Degree Progress Block
Located near the top, this section provides a high-level percentage estimate of your overall completion toward graduation. It factors in your completed courses, current semester registration, and pre-registered classes. Keep in mind that this figure is an estimate; individual block statuses dictate whether you've truly satisfied specific criteria.
General Education and Major Blocks
These blocks itemize the core curriculum, major requirements, and elective criteria needed for your specific program. Every requirement uses visual indicators to show your status:
- Green checkmarks indicate completed requirements.
- Red or unfilled circles mean the requirement is still pending.
- Blue half-filled indicators show that a course is currently in progress.
The Electives and Insufficient Blocks
Courses that count toward your total credit hours but don't fit into a specific core or major slot land in the electives section. Conversely, the insufficient block captures classes where you earned a non-passing grade, withdrew, or took a course that doesn't apply to your active degree plan.
Simulating Changes with the What-If Tool
Thinking about changing your major, adding a minor, or picking up a second concentration? Don't guess how those choices affect your graduation timeline. Degree Works features a What-If analysis tool that lets you test new academic paths instantly.
- Click on the What-If tab on the left-hand navigation menu within your audit view.
- Select your prospective catalog year, new major, concentration, or minor from the dropdown menus.
- Choose specific future classes you plan to take if you want to test how they fit into the new curriculum.
- Click process to generate a simulated audit reflecting the hypothetical change.
This simulation maps your existing completed coursework against the new program's rules, showing you precisely which credits transfer over and how many extra classes you'll need. Always schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to review these scenarios before making official changes with the University Registrar's Office.
Preparing for Advising Sessions
Your audit serves as the primary agenda for your mandatory registration advising appointments. Walking into a meeting unprepared slows down the process.
Review your blocks beforehand to identify any red flags, unmet prerequisites, or unexpected placeholder grades. You can use the built-in planner features to draft your upcoming schedule, which your advisor can review and approve directly in the system. If your advisor leaves specific instructions or notes regarding your academic plan, you'll find them listed at the bottom of the audit page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Degree Works audit an official transcript?
No. Your audit is an internal tracking tool designed to guide course selection and monitor progress. Official academic records must be requested directly through the UNCG Office of the Registrar.
Why is a completed course showing up under electives instead of my major?
This usually happens because of catalog year discrepancies, missing prerequisite approvals, or course substitution forms that haven't been processed yet. Consult your advisor to submit an academic adjustment or exception if a class should apply elsewhere.
What should I do if my transfer credits aren't appearing correctly?
First, verify that your official transcripts have been fully received and processed by the admissions office. If credits are missing or misapplied after processing, contact the registrar or your departmental advisor to clear up the discrepancy.
How do catalog years affect my degree requirements?
Your catalog year dictates the exact set of graduation rules you must follow. It defaults to the academic year you entered the program or declared your major. Switching your major typically updates your catalog year to the current term, meaning you must satisfy newer curriculum guidelines.
