How To Read a DARS
A Degree Audit Report (DARS) is a computer generated report for undergraduate students that matches the requirements of a degree program with a student's completed coursework awarded on Hokie Spa.
Students in a degree-granting engineering major will need to complete the application for degree before running a DARS. Details for this process can be located here.
Students in General Engineering or any student considering changing their major will need to run a "What-If DARS" that allows them to run the degree audits based on if they declared a different major. Details for this process can be located here.
Once you have run a DARS (or What-If DARS) you can review the requirements. The below explanations will help you understand the report and how it displays the requirements and courses you have completed.
As of October 1, 2025, Pathways concept 7, Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the U.S., has been suspended.
Green Check: Requirement is complete
Blue Dots: Requirement will be met with currently enrolled course(s)
Red X: Requirement not met
Select the ">" symbol to see more specifics for each requirement, including the number of hours needed for the requirement and the course options available to fulfill the requirement.