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Welcome to YOUR newest advising tool, DARS!

• DARS - What is it?
• How do I get my DARS audit?
• Interpreting my DARS audit
• See your advisor (see list)
• What about transfer credits?
• Go directly to Log-in
• Questions?

DARS - What is it?

DARS is a tool to assist in the advising process. It can help you and your advisor in the process of course selection and academic program planning to make sure you are on-track for graduation.  Your audit will:

1. Show the courses you have completed and how they pertain to your degree;
2. Take the guesswork out of choosing courses by listing all courses you still need to complete your degree;
3. Allow you to track your degree-progress 24-7;
4. Provide a consistent and up-to-date record for you and your counselor/advisor to work from.

What DARS Is NOT!

• It is not a transcript
• It is not intended to report student achievement to outside parties (only your transcript should be used for this purpose)
• It is not error-proof!  As with any product, there is a small possibility of error.  We strive to make all audits error-free, but working closely with an advisor and counselor is recommended.  If something doesn't seem right on your audit, you should contact us immediately.

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Running Your DARS Audit

1. Start by logging into your online "web-registration" account
   (click here for instructions on accessing your account online)
2. Select the "Grades & Transcripts" tab, then choose "Degree Audit Report" from the menu at left
3. Print the audit

1. Declared Program - to change program go to the Admissions Office
2. Text 
3. Legend
4. Student Information
5. Graduation Requirements - developmental coursework not included
6. NO = Requirement not complete
7. "-" = Sub-requirement not complete
8. Course list = courses used to complete sub-requirement
9. "+" = Sub-requirement complete
10. IP = Requirement In-progress
11. NEED = Still needed to complete requirement

A Few Tips For Reading Your Audit

• Developmental credits (those numbered below 1000) are used to calculate your GPA, but do not count toward completion of your degree.  They are prerequisite courses to your degree and are listed at the end of your audit.
• Quarter courses may not match with semester requirements.
• The audit lists your program of study and year you started that program as you reported it to Admissions.
• The catalog year is listed to identify which program requirements you're completing.
• If you suspect some information on your audit is inaccurate, you need to contact us.
• To graduate from RCTC, you must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of first enrollment.
• If graduation requirements for that program have changed subsequent to the time of first enrollment, you may elect to graduate under the new criteria.
• When a student leaves RCTC for 4 or more consecutive terms, the student must meet the graduation requirements in place at the term of re-enrollment.

Transfer Credits:

Transfer credits are listed on your audit with a "T" preceeding the grade to indicate "transfer".  Transfer students will receive an official transfer evaluation and program audit from the admissions office once the official evaluation is complete.  The evaluation should be used when meeting with your advisor or counselor.

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Questions and Contact Information:

• For assistance with coursework selection, please see your advisor and/or a counselor.
• For technical assistance, please contact melanie.callister@roch.edu