How is the What-If feature used?

The What-If feature allows students and advisors to run a degree report based on a hypothetical situation where the student's major, minor, and/or catalog year is changed. After clicking on the What-If menu link on the left side of the Degree Works screen, the user will be prompted to select several lines of information. In all situations, the Degree type, Catalog Year, Major, and College have to be chosen to successfully run a What-If degree report. Degree Works will automatically default the Degree type and Catalog Year to the student's current information. However, a major and corresponding college will always need to be selected, even in situations where a Minor is being added or subtracted. (If a student is currently registered with a minor but wishes to see a What-If degree report without the minor, simply leaving the minor off while selecting the current major will run the desired degree report).

Please note, the Degree type may need to be changed in accordance to the major and a corresponding concentration may need to be selected to receive a complete What-If degree report. Students should consult with their advisor when using the What-If feature.