A Short Survey of Degree Auditing Systems

Abstract

Choosing the most suitable college courses can be a time-consuming task, given the number of sources from which students need to pull the information regarding degree requirements. In addition, given the limited time and interaction between advisor and student, substantial effort needs to be put in to find a proper path towards graduation. To bridge the gap, a number of degree auditing software systems emerged and evolved, making it easier for students to have a convenient road map and plan their graduation. This study surveys the features of popular degree auditing systems and two research papers, one from Cornell University and the other from Texas State University, on the design and structure of a degree auditing system.