Academic Tools and Resources
The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about courses and scheduling rests with you. These resources can help you prepare for your advising appointment and take ownership of your educaiton
DegreeWorks
DegreeWorks is a comprehensive academic advising and degree audit tool that helps students and advisors monitor a student's progress towards degree completion. Here's how it typically works for students. The most important feature of DegreeWorks is the Degree Audit. In the Degree Audit, DegreeWorks matches a student's academic and course history against the degree requirements for their declared major or program. It provides a detailed report showing which requirements have been met and which are still outstanding. This should help you understand exactly what you need to complete to graduate.
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Undergraduate Academic Bulletin
The Undergraduate Academic Bulletin is the official document of record concerning academic programs, policies and regulations, including majors, minors, and grade policies. Each calendar year has a unique Bulletin, so be sure to search the Archives to find the correct year!
Class Search
Students can easily search for classes in current and upcoming semesters using the Class Search page. This is best used when preparing for advisement as students are able to look at different course options that will be available and can plan their semester with more specific classes in mind.
Carolina Core Courses
All University of South Carolina undergraduates share a common academic foundation: the Carolina Core. Use this website to learn more about the Core and to find all the available options to complete those requirements.