About Degree Works
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What is Degree Works?
Degree Works is a Web-based tool for students to monitor their academic progress toward degree completion. Degree Works also allows students and their faculty advisors to plan future academic coursework by viewing courses remaining.
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What is a degree evaluation?
A Degree Works degree evaluation is a review of past, current and in-progress coursework that provides information on completed and outstanding requirements necessary to complete a degree or certificate.
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What if I am enrolled in two programs?
Students who are enrolled in two academic programs will be able to view both programs by choosing from the Program drop-down list next to the right of their name in the Degree Works display.
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How do I login to Degree Works?
Once you have logged into myCommNet you will see the Degree works portal with links to the college (or colleges) where you are a student. Choose the Gateway Community College link to view your GCC degree evaluation.
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Is my information confidential?
Yes. Degree Works is accessed through secure login to myCommNet. Once logged in you can access Degree Works by clicking the college name in the Degree Works portal. Degree Works will open in a new window. It is very important that you log out when you are finished to ensure that your information remains confidential.
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Who has the ability to access my Degree Works account?
Only you and advisors will be able to see your degree evaluation, other students will not be able to see your degree evaluation unless you let them, or if you fail to logout when you are finished.
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Can I register for classes in Degree Works?
No. Degree Works is a snapshot of courses in-progress and in academic history. Registration, add/drop, etc., are still handled through the registration function in myCommNet.
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Are my grades visible in Degree Works?
Yes. Once grades have been processed at the end of the semester, they are viewable in Degree Works. Courses in-progress are listed with a grade of "REG" and the credits in parentheses.
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Is a Degree Works evaluation a transcript, or is this the same as my transcript?
No. Degree Works is a degree evaluation of your progress toward graduation as well as an outline of requirements still needed to complete your program of study.
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Can I see a list of all of the classes I've taken?
Yes. Click on the "Unofficial Transcript" link at the top for a printable list of courses taken.
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What do I do if I believe my information is incorrect?
You should consult your faculty advisor and review your degree evaluation with him/her to ensure accuracy.
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How can I update information?
You cannot update course or curriculum information in Degree Works. If you need to change your major you must complete a Change of Curriculum form available on the GCC website under the Registrar’s webpage or in the Advising office (N213) and obtain the necessary approvals, then deliver it to the Registrar’s office (N212).
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