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A degree audit is an academic planning tool that enables students and advisors to track progress toward meeting academic program requirements and degree completion. Degree audits integrate with Banner to provide real-time degree counseling capabilities and up-to-date curriculum and course completion information. Lehigh is currently utilizing two degree audit tools, the uAchieve Degree Audit and Degree Works. Both tools are accessible by visiting go.lehigh.edu/degreeaudit

In addition to using the information available in a degree audit, students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor. An audit is not a substitute for required registration advising, completing official major/minor/degree declaration paperwork, or applying for graduation. These are the responsibilities of all students at Lehigh University.

All questions related to Lehigh’s degree audit tools may be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by visiting go.lehigh.edu/regticket

Please note that a VPN connection is required to access the degree audit from off-campus.

uAchieve Degree Audit

The uAchieve Degree Audit is currently available for undergraduate students who are following the 2022-2023 catalog requirements and earlier. In general, students follow the requirements for graduation listed in the Catalog that is current at the time they first enroll as a degree-seeking student at Lehigh. Therefore, most undergraduate students who enrolled at Lehigh beginning in Spring 2023 or earlier will use the uAchieve audit. (Please refer to the University Catalog for more information regarding catalog year and how it applies to degree requirements.) 

Instructions for using the uAchieve Degree Audit are available at the following link: https://ras.lehigh.edu/content/degree-audit-instructions

This guide shows how to find a student’s catalog year in Self-Service Banner

Degree Works

Degree Works is Lehigh’s newest degree audit tool, available for undergraduate and graduate students following the 2023-2024 catalog requirements and later. In general, students follow the requirements for graduation listed in the catalog that is current at the time they first enroll as a degree-seeking student at Lehigh. Therefore, most undergraduate and graduate students who enrolled at Lehigh beginning in Summer 2023 or later will use the Degree Works audit. (Please refer to the University Catalog for more information regarding catalog year and how it applies to degree requirements.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a degree audit? 
    A degree audit is a web-based tool that allows students and advisors to monitor academic progress toward degree completion. Lehigh’s degree audits are used to ensure that requirements have been satisfied for graduation.
  • How can I access the degree audit?
    Visit go.lehigh.edu/degreeaudit to access Lehigh’s degree audit systems.
  • I am receiving a message that says "Access Denied" when trying to use Degree Works. What should I do?
    This message typically occurs when you've closed the browser without logging out during your last session. To troubleshoot this issue, clear your browser cache. You can also click the "refresh" button on your browser and you should see a link that says "Go Home" appear in the middle of the page. Clicking that link should allow you to access Degree Works. If you continue to have trouble, please submit a help ticket by visiting go.lehigh.edu/regticket
  • What is the difference between uAchieve and Degree Works?
    The uAchieve degree audit is Lehigh’s legacy audit system that is currently used for undergraduate students following the 2022-2023 catalog requirements or earlier. Degree Works is the newest audit tool, available for students following the 2023-2024 catalog or later. Over time, Degree Works will become Lehigh’s only degree audit system.
  • What does "catalog year" mean?
    In general, students follow the requirements for graduation listed in the Catalog that is current at the time they first enroll as a degree-seeking student at Lehigh. (Please refer to the university catalog for more information regarding catalog year and how it applies to degree requirements.)
  • How can I find my catalog year?
    Students can view their catalog year on the Student Profile online in self-service Banner. Advisors can view a student’s catalog year on the advising profile. Please refer to our catalog year reference sheet for further assistance.
  • Can I change my catalog year?
    In the event that degree requirements change during a student’s time of enrollment, a student may elect to follow the requirements published in a later Catalog. A change in catalog year applies to all programs declared on a student’s record, including majors, minors, degrees, and certificates. Students may not elect to follow an earlier Catalog and may not use a combination of requirements from different Catalogs. To request a catalog year change, students should email regticket@lehigh.edu and copy their academic advisor and/or advising team on the email.
  • How will a degree audit help me?
    - Allows you to easily monitor your progress online 24/7
    - Provides a clear picture of Lehigh University degree requirements to help you navigate the most effective path to graduation
    - Helps you plan your class schedule by showing you what courses and requirements still need to be completed
    - Allows you to estimate the number of semesters it will take to graduate
    - Allows you to run “what-if” audits to see how your coursework will apply toward other degrees, majors, minors, and/or certificates
  • Is my information confidential? 
    Yes, Lehigh’s degree audits are accessed through a secure login by using a single sign-on.
  • Can I register for classes from the Degree Audit?
    No, registration for classes is completed through the registration function in Banner which may be accessed by visiting go.lehigh.edu/studentregistration 
  • Are my grades visible on a degree audit?
    Yes. Once grades have been processed at the end of the semester, they are viewable in Degree Works. Courses that are in-progress will be listed with a grade of “IP.”
  • Is the degree audit the same as my transcript?
    No, a degree audit is not a student’s official University academic record. The transcript is the official record of completed work. Additional information about transcripts is available at the following link: https://ras.lehigh.edu/content/current-students/transcripts
  • What should I do if I believe any of my information is incorrect?
    You should review your audit with an advisor as soon as possible. Help is also available by submitting a ticket at: go.lehigh.edu/regticket