Advisors' Frequently Asked Questions
Advisors may also want to review the Students' FAQ.
- What is DARS?
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The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) produces an automated report (degree audit) that matches the courses a student has completed—or transferred from other institutions—with the requirements of a particular academic degree program. It assists UNLV students and advisors in planning future coursework by identifying requirements that have not yet been fulfilled. It shows how completed UNLV courses, courses in progress, and transfer courses may apply toward fulfillment of the degree's requirements.
The degree audit report is an internal document within the university; It verifies that once a student has applied for graduation they (the student) have met all of the graduation requirements for the University as well as their degree program.
DARS also fulfills a complementary role; it aids the university in articulating coursework from other institutions. As a student's transcripts are received, DARS decides how their coursework should be accepted at UNLV based on academic policy and course equivalencies determined by academic staff and input by the DARS team.
- What is a DARS report?
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A DARS report (or degree audit) shows which courses a student has taken and how those courses are applied toward their degree program.
- How can I obtain a DARS report?
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As an advisor, you may be granted access to use DARS Web, a web utility that allows you to obtain DARS reports for your students. Please refer to How do I get access to DARS Web.
- How do I get access to DARS Web
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Please have your supervisor send the following information to Jonathan Blake:
- Name
- SIS user name (RACF ID: e.g. LSGXXX1)
- College or Department
Access is usually received within three working days, but may take longer.
- What is a Transfer Credit Evaluation (TRANAD) report?
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A TRANAD report is generated when an admitted student has transfer courses. This report shows the student's transfer courses and how those courses transfer to UNLV and may possibly apply to General Education requirements.
- Who decides how courses will transfer?
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Transfer courses are evaluated for general transferability by the admissions evaluators. Accepted courses at the university level may or may not apply toward a student's degree program..
- Can I see how a transfer course will be accepted at UNLV?
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This information is published on the Transfer Course Equivalence Tables.
- My questions haven't been answered, whom do I contact?
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Please contact one of your liaisons in the DARS team with your question or concern. If your question is in regard to the DARS website, please contact our webmaster.