Frequently Asked Questions

Grad DegreeWorks FAQ's

• What is DegreeWorks? 

  DegreeWorks is the university’s degree evaluation and academic advising/planning system.  It is designed to assist advisors and students with measuring progress toward degree completion, course planning, and curriculum advising.

  What are the benefits of using Grad DegreeWorks? 

  • Grad DegreeWorks supports student enrollment and retention efforts
  • Grad DegreeWorks presents real-time information for degree completion and academic advising
  • Grad DegreeWorks streamlines and accelerates the graduation clearance process
  • Grad DegreeWorks assists advisors and supports better student outcomes

  Who is able to use Grad DegreeWorks?

  Grad DegreeWorks is available to all graduate advisors, masters/specialist students with a catalog year of 2011 or newer, and doctoral students with a catalog year of 2016 or newer.

  When should a student or advisor review a degree audit?

  Although a degree audit can be reviewed at anytime, it is recommended to review your audit:

  • Before registering for courses
  • After registering for courses to ensure that they will apply to your degree audit.  Please be advised that registering for courses that do not apply toward your masters, specialist, or doctoral degree audit may negatively impact your Financial Aid.
  • At the conclusion of each semester once final grades and GPA's have updated
  • Before applying for graduation
  • After applying for graduation to track your graduation application status and progress toward degree completion

  How current is the information in Grad DegreeWorks?
  

  The information in Grad DegreeWorks is refreshed nightly.  If you have any questions or concerns about the accuracy of the information in Grad DegreeWorks, contact the Graduate School at GradDegreeWorks@tamuc.edu

• How do I access my Grad DegreeWorks audit?

  Students may access their audits at the beginning of the semester in which they are admitted by completing the following steps:

  1. Log into your myLEO account
  2. Select the "Student Resource Tab"
  3. Select "DegreeWorks Student Link"
  4. Select "Access Graduate School DegreeWorks"

  Can I register for courses in Grad DegreeWorks?

  No, you can view your remaining courses through Grad DegreeWorks, but registration is accessed through the Student Resources tab in myLEO.

  Can I change a major through Grad DegreeWorks?

  No, you will need to complete and submit the Change Major Request form.

  Are my grades visible in Grad DegreeWorks?

  Yes, grades are visible after the semester has concluded, GPA's have updated, and grades have posted to your official A&M-Commerce transcript.

  Is my Grad DegreeWorks audit the same as my transcript?

  No, your Grad DegreeWorks audit is a tool used to monitor and track progress toward degree completion.  A transcript is an official academic record that displays a chronological list of the courses you've completed in addition to other academic information.

  I am completing a thesis, but my Grad DegreeWorks audit shows a 595 research course is required. 

  Your degree audit needs to be updated with the thesis program requirements, please notify the Graduate School at GradDegreeWorks@tamuc.edu

  I completed a course but it did not fulfill the requirement on my Grad DegreeWorks audit.

  This can happen for several reasons:

  1. The minimum grade for the course was not met (i.e., CSCI pre-requisite must be a B or better),

  2. The maximum number of grades below B has been applied to the degree program (only three (3) grades of C can be used toward a degree.  No grades of D or F are applicable to the degree program), or

  3. The course may be over 6 years old.

  For clarification, please contact the Graduate School at GradDegreeWorks@tamuc.edu

  Why are my Degree Program GPA and Institutional GPA different?

  The Degree Program GPA is calculating the GPA for the courses being applied in the Major Block.  The Institutional GPA calculates the GPA for all graduate courses taken at A&M-Commerce.

  My Grad DegreeWorks audit shows requirements for multiple graduate degrees, what does this mean?

  This can happen for two reasons:

  1. You have been awarded a Masters/Specialist degree at TAMUC.  Please click the link next to the requirement to review the number of courses that may be reused for a second masters/specialist degree.
  2. You are currently pursuing two graduate programs.  Please click the link next to the requirement to review the number of courses that may be shared between the two programs.

  I am actively pursuing two graduate programs, but I only see one program listed on my Grad DegreeWorks audit. 

  Your audit will need to be udpated, please contact the Graduate School at GradDegreeWorks@tamuc.edu
  

  What is a What-If Audit

  A What-If audit allows you to review how your current coursework will apply to a speculative degree audit.  You can process a What-If audit for a different major, minor, degree, or catalog year.  Following a What-If audit does not guarantee admission to or degree conferral from a graduate program.

  How do I conduct a What-If Audit?

  1. Select “What If” in grey, on the left side of your audit, under the “Worksheets” Tab
  2. Select your new requirements (major, minor, degree,  or catalog year)
  3. Select “Process What If”

  Following a What-If audit does not guarantee admission to or degree conferral from a graduate program.

  To return to your regular audit:

  • Select the “Worksheets” Tab 

  I see a minor on my Grad DegreeWorks audit, but it's all 300 and 400 level courses 

  Your audit will need to be verified, please contact the Graduate School at GradDegreeWorks@tamuc.edu

• How do I gain access to Grad DegreeWorks?

  In order to gain access to Grad DegreeWorks, you will need to attend a short training session.  To set up your training session, please contact GradDegreeWorks@tamuc.edu 

  How do I update the advisor information for my students in Grad DegreeWorks?

  You may submit a Petition through Grad DegreeWorks to request that the advisor be updated for a particular student.  If you need to update the advisor information for a large number of students, please contact GradDegreeWorks@tamuc.edu