Ellucian Degree Works

Degree Works: Transform course catalogs, program requirements, and academic data into detailed audits and manually administered plans. Make audits more actionable by creating a shared view of progress that can be transformed into an actively managed plan for altering events—like failing a class or declaring a new minor. Support at-risk students proactively by staying informed of students falling behind completion requirements so advisors can intervene with tailored support. Build templatized plans for similar students, structuring academic plans for students that must complete courses in a specific order, such as nursing program majors. Keep students informed and engaged by providing them with real-time degree progress and academic plans on their personalized dashboards.

Smart Plan: Tailor academic plans for each student, automatically adjusting them for any changes like life events or changes in declarations. Let the plan do the work, witnessing every plan self-heal to accommodate student-specific scenarios, eliminating eleventh-hour revisions. Foster more meaningful dialogue by freeing advisors' time to have deeper, more effective student conversations about academic, career, and life aspirations. Make registration a breeze by letting students register for courses directly from their unique plans, reducing critical errors that delay on-time completion. Provide students with a clear finish line by telling them exactly when they will finish—and how any changes could alter that date and the cost of their education.

Award: Analyze each student's completed courses and compare them to all available degree/credential requirements, declared or not. Find students more credentials, enhancing student resumes by alerting them to completed degrees and credentials outside of their declarations. Re-enroll more stop-outs, supporting outreach strategies with personalized paths to credentials, including the exact classes that must be completed. Turn "almost" into "complete", displaying student progress toward undeclared programs—like someone three credits away from a certificate in data analytics. Generate more funding by boosting performance-based funding by awarding more degrees and credentials to students who have earned them.

Personalized Planning and Advising: Provide students with personalized academic plans and degree audits, helping them understand their progress and requirements. Empower students to explore various academic paths and make informed decisions about their education. Offer a comprehensive view of degree progress, including completed courses, outstanding requirements, and potential graduation timelines. Integrate with student information systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

Streamlined Course Registration: Enable students to easily register for courses directly from their academic plans. Streamline the registration process, reducing errors and ensuring students enroll in the right courses. Allow advisors to review and approve student plans before registration, ensuring alignment with academic goals and requirements. Provide real-time updates on course availability and registration status.

Proactive Advising and Support: Identify and support at-risk students who may be falling behind in their degree progress. Provide advisors with tools and insights to intervene and offer personalized support. Monitor student performance and identify potential roadblocks to graduation. Facilitate communication between students and advisors to address academic challenges.

Degree Discovery and Awarding: Gain a comprehensive understanding of student progress by analyzing completed courses and comparing them against degree requirements. This feature helps institutions identify potential graduates, award earned credentials, and support student outreach strategies.