Degree Works

Degree Works is a web-based tool to help students and advisors monitor progress towards degree completion. It is provided for advisement purposes only. It is NOT an official record.

Degree Works can be accessed via Fordham.edu (on the Students page, under "Current Top Tasks," and on the Advisor page, under "Advisor Quick Access").

With the Degree Works Responsive Dashboard, students, advisors, and deans have access to visual "Degree progress" indicators for Requirements and Credits.

If the "Requirements" indicator shows 99% complete, that means all of the student's requirements have been completed, except for the required number of credits for graduation and/or the required number of courses for graduation (this is most common for undergraduates).

If the "Requirements" indicator shows 98% complete, that means the student will have completed their program requirements once all in-progress coursework applying to the audit has been successfully completed (passed).

Degree Works Responsive Dashboard Training

Audit Anatomy and Key Features

Overview of how to use the Degree Works Responsive Dashboard's What-If tool.

Using the What-If Tool

Overview of how to use the Degree Works Responsive Dashboard's What-If tool.

Processing Exceptions (vs. Classic Dashboard)

Overview for advisors and deans already trained on processing exceptions on how to do so in the Responsive Dashboard.

Refreshing Student Audits

For Advisors and Deans Only

  • Students, advisors, department chairs, and deans.

  • Please consult with your academic advisor or appropriate dean regarding this issue. You should keep in mind that Degree Works is updated on a nightly basis and may not reflect your most current information.The audit is provided for advisement purpose only. It is not an official record.

  • If you recently submitted your paperwork for a major/minor/concentration change please keep in mind that Degree Works is updated on a nightly basis and may not reflect your most current information.

  • The earned credit information in the student view comes directly from Banner and includes earned credits only. The credit applied information in the body of the audit includes earned and in progress credits.

    1. Click the "What If" option on the left hand side of the screen.
    2. Select the desired degree, academic year, college, and major/minor/concentration.
    3. Click the "Process What If" button.

  • The request to change this information must be approved by the appropriate department chairs and/or deans. The completed change form is then submitted to the Office of Academic Records to be posted in Banner. Degree Works is updated with new Banner information on a nightly basis.

  • If you have questions regarding your audit you should contact your academic advisor or appropriate dean.