Degree Audit Report
Degree Audit Reports
What is a DAR?
A Degree Audit Report (DAR) provides a record of your undergraduate academic progress toward completion of a specific degree program. The DAR reviews your UW-River Falls Course work, including in-progress courses, and all transfer coursework to evaluate the completion of the requirements for your specific degree. The DAR itemizes specific requirements and shows the steps that you have taken or need to take to complete your degree.
What is DARwin?
Darwin is our new client server version of DARs which we implemented in Fall 2003. It was designed by the same people that brought us DARs (Miami University of Ohio). It's called DARwin for two reasons: 1- it is "the evolution of DARS" :), and 2 - it is a windows based software program. Since our mainframe student information system was no longer being supported and we needed to switch to eSIS (what we call the Peoplesoft system), we also needed to upgrade to the newest version of DARs.
If I have a current DAR, do I still need to see my advisor?
Absolutely! The DAR is designed to assist you and your advisor in choosing the courses that best fit your degree goals. It is not designed to replace your academic advisor. Your advisor can assist you with academic advising, career counseling, and can help you to understand the DAR better.
How do I get a DAR? in eSIS - How to
How do I read a DAR? open word doc or open pdf file
I think that DARS is wrong…?
It is important to remember that Dars is a computer software program, not an individual. If there is incorrect information in Dars for you personally, it may be because the information in the computer is incomplete or simply inaccurate. Simple errors can easily be corrected. Errors as a result of a student not following their degree program as specified in the college catalog should be addressed with the student’s advisor.
Note - some data is incorrect in our new eSIS system. Students who have been identified as having data issues have an informational "Hold" on their record.
These holds do not stop a student from registering, getting transcripts, etc. They indicate that this student's academic transcript and DAR may be inaccurate. The Registrar's Office is working on manually updating each student so that they have the correct data. If you have further questions please contact the Registrar's Office.
Can I count courses in more than one requirement?
In some cases a course may apply to more than one requirement and will appear on your DAR more than once. However, the credits for these courses will be applied only once to the cumulative credits and GPA. Courses which have been retaken will only receive credit once.
If I have a program exception, will it take effect on the DAR?
Any exceptions or substitutions to your degree program that have been received in the Registrar's Office will be entered on the DAR. The exception can usually be found in the affected requirement.
I am thinking of changing majors, can I get a DAR that shows how my courses will fit into the new major and degree program?
Yes, the DAR gives you the opportunity to see how the courses that you have taken could apply to different requirements in different degree programs. We call this a 'What If' DAR. A "What If" DAR can be obtained by filing a request with the Registrar's Office.
How do I get a Degree Audit Report?
DARs can be requested through the eSIS. The DAR is electronically processed, returned to an eSIS page and also e-mailed to your official on-campus e-mail address. Where in eSIS do I request a DARS?
DARs can also be requested in the Registrar's Office. To request a DAR, you must complete the Degree Audit Request Form. There is a $2.00 charge per request. DARs are available within two working days after the request is submitted.
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Student DARS Request Information
Having problems getting your DARS? Here is a list of common problems:
Not getting a DAR via email?
Do you have an active e-mail account? You must have an UW-RF e-mail account in order to receive your DARS through the internet. We can not e-mail your DARS to a non-UWRF email address. Is your email account over the size limit? This will stop any future emails, incuding DARS, from making it to your inbox. You should delete unnecessary email messages.
Need an e-mail account? You can set one up through IT Services, or contact the Help Desk in the Davee Library.
Have you recently activated your e-mail account?
It may take up to one week for the DARS system to recognize your new e-mail address. New A-Net e-mail address' are uploaded to the DARS system once a week. Please try to request your DARS again in a week.
Did you receive an E-mail that looks similar to this:
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ERROR: BQ02S: NO PROGRAM BS 1237A FOR CATALOG 1992
ANALYSIS TERMINATED - SEE REASON ABOVE?
Or this:
STUDENT HAS INVALID CATALOG YEAR
These error messages indicate that there is a clerical problem with the coding of your majors, minors, or catalog year. Come to the Registrar's Office so this information can be corrected for you.
Did you attend UW-RF prior to the Fall 1990?
If you did, you attended here under the quarter system. The DARS system on campus can only produce an audit for students that are following a catalog effective in 1990 or later. You can switch to a newer catalog by coming to the Registrar's Office, 105 North Hall. You should speak with your advisor before hand to determine if you should switch and if so which newer catalog you should switch to. DARS were designed for semester students, so students with quarter credits may need some manual adjustments to their DAR.
If you have additional questions please contact the DARS Coordinator in the Registrar's Office.
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Advisor DARS Request Information
Need to know who should approve an exception?
University requirements (final residency, diversity):
Approval is required from: dean of the student's degree program
College requirements (general education, professional education, foundations in agriculture, liberal arts):
Approval required from: dean of the student's degree program.
Note - General Education - Physical Education exceptions may also be approved by the chair of H&HP
Major requirements:
Approval required from: major department chair or unit coordinator
Minor requirements:
Approval required from: minor department chair or unit coordinator
Having problems getting your advisee's DARS?
Here is a list of common problems:
How do you get a DAR for an advisee? in eSIS - How to
Is the student officially listed as your advisee?
You may only obtain DARS for your official advisees. Department Chairs offices and Academic Dean's offices have the ability to print DARS for all eligible UW-RF students.
Did you receive a DAR that looks similar to this:
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ERROR: BQ02S: NO PROGRAM BS 1237A FOR CATALOG 1992
ANALYSIS TERMINATED - SEE REASON ABOVE?
Or this:
STUDENT HAS INVALID CATALOG YEAR
These error messages indicate that there is a clerical problem with the coding of your advisee's majors, minors, or catalog year. Contact the Registrar's Office so this information can be corrected.
Did your advisee attend UW-RF prior to Fall 1990?
If so, they attended here under the quarter system. The DARS system on campus can only produce an audit for students that are following a catalog effective in 1990 or later. Your advisee can switch to a newer catalog by coming to the Registrar's Office, 105 North Hall. You should speak with your advisee before hand to determine if they should switch and if so which newer catalog they should switch to.
If you have additional questions please e-mail the DARS Coordinator in the Registrar's Office.
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