Degree Audit
1. Accessing the Degree Audits System
To access the Degree Audits system, log in to the Graduate Planner Tool using your NC State credentials.
MyPack Portal > Student Homepage > Planning & Enrollment tile > Graduate Degree Planning > Graduate Planner.
2. How to Perform a Degree Audit
A Degree Audit is a comprehensive evaluation of your academic progress, highlighting completed and remaining requirements. To perform a degree audit:
- Visit Perform a Degree Audit.
- Follow the instructions to generate a report. This will include courses completed, courses in progress, and those still required.
Example Use Case:
If you’re unsure whether a specific course meets a degree requirement, run a degree audit to confirm its applicability. The audit will also flag any outstanding requirements, such as minimum GPA thresholds or thesis/dissertation credits.
| Complete | This icon will appear if you have successfully completed the requirement. |
| Enrolled | This icon will appear if you are currently enrolled in a course that meets this requirement. |
| Incomplete/Late | This icon will appear if you have not yet successfully completed this requirement, or your grade for the course has not yet been posted. |
| Planned | This icon will appear if a course that meets this requirement has been added to your Pack Planner. |
| Unmet | This icon will appear if you have not yet completed or planned this requirement. |
3. Adding Your Advisory Committee
Your advisory committee is a crucial part of your graduate journey. To establish or update your committee:
- Refer to the Build an Advisory Committee guide.
- Log in to the Degree Audits system and navigate to the “Advisory Committee” section.
Key Notes:
- Committees typically consist of your advisor(s) and other faculty members. Additional forms/Approvals needed for External Members and Technical Consultants.
MS-Thesis students require three committee members (Chair and two Members), while PhD students require at least four (Chair or two Co-Chairs, and three Members one of which can act as a Member and GSR). PhD students need to include a Graduate School Representative (GSR) on their advisory committee. The GSR can also act in a dual role, serving as both a Member and the GSR if needed.
4. Scheduling Oral Exams (PhD and MS-Thesis Students Only)
PhD and MS-Thesis students can now schedule oral exams directly through the Degree Audits system. This applies to both Preliminary Exams and Final Defenses. Steps to schedule an exam:
- Use the Schedule an Exam resource.
- Schedule your exam at least 10 business days in advance to allow for approvals.
Qualifying Review for ECE Students:
To schedule a Qualifying Review, please contact the ECE Graduate Office at ecegradoffice@ncsu.edu at least one week before your desired exam date for additional information.
5. Request Prior Credit
1. Master’s students transferring credits from a previous institution please complete the Transfer Credit form found on the Graduate School Form page.
2. Requesting Prior NC State Credit
If you have completed relevant graduate-level courses at NC State prior to your current degree program, you may request these credits to be applied.
- Follow the steps outlined here: Prior NC State Credit.
3. Requesting Previous Master’s Credit
PhD students with a previous master’s degree may transfer applicable coursework to meet certain program requirements.
- Follow the steps outlined here: Previous MS Credit.
6. Additional Tools and Resources
To explore other degree planning tools, including templates and tutorials, visit Degree Planning Tools.