Discover Your Path with the New Degree Planner Tool!

Choosing a degree, or going back to school, doesn’t have to be guesswork. Our Degree Planner tool is an essential resource designed to guide students through every step of their academic journey. The tool allows students to monitor their academic progress and ensure they are embarking on a smarter, more personalized academic journey.

Through the tool, you’ll get:

Effortless Program Exploration: Browse and compare multiple academic programs, concentrations, and certificates to find the best fit for your interests and career aspirations.
Academic Pathway Visualization: Set your intended graduation date and funding type, and receive a realistic, personalized pathway that aligns with your timeline and financial situation, based on current, University-approved degree requirements and course listings.
Maximized Transfer Credit: Estimate how your prior learning and transfer credits may be applied, helping you minimize time-to-degree and maximize the value of your previous education.
What-If Scenario Analyzation: Explore how changing programs or making substitutions impacts your degree plan. This function simulates different study paths so you can make informed decisions.
Mobile-Friendly Experience: Access the planning tool anytime, anywhere, with a responsive design and integration with the MyAPU / MyAMU mobile app.
Self-Service Empowerment: Take charge of your academic future with tools that provide guidance for optimal course progression.
Streamlined Application Process: Your contact information, previous education, and selected program details are pre-populated so can seamlessly transition from planning to applying.
Regular Updates: The Degree Planner is updated regularly to reflect current course offerings and requirements as approved by the University.
Support for a Timely Graduation: Track completed courses, planned courses, and prerequisites in real-time, allowing you to map out future semesters and feel supported on your path to graduating in a timely manner.

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Degree Planner Frequently Asked Questions

What is a degree planner?

Degree Planner allows you to plan courses for future semesters and visualize the recommended sequence of required courses on the path to graduation. Having a clear, long-term plan can reduce the guesswork and anxiety associated with course registration. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor for assistance with degree planning.

Do I still need to meet with my academic advisor?

While the goal of the Degree Planner tool is to help students determine a path to degree completion, it is important to note that it is intended to supplement, not replace, regular meetings with an academic advisor. By combining the power of this planning tool with expert guidance from advisors, students can confidently navigate their academic program and achieve success. While the goal of the Degree Planner tool is to help students determine a path to degree completion, it is important to note that it is intended to supplement, not replace, regular meetings with an academic advisor. By combining the power of this planning tool with expert guidance from advisors, students can confidently navigate their academic program and achieve success.