Students' Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DARS?
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The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) produces an automated report (degree audit) that matches the courses you have completed—or transferred from other institutions—with the requirements of a particular degree program. It assists you in planning future coursework by identifying requirements that you have not yet fulfilled. It shows how completed UNLV courses, courses in progress, and transfer courses may apply toward fulfillment of your degree. It will also be used to verify that you have completed your degree when you apply for graduation.
- What is a DARS report?
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A DARS report (or degree audit) lists which courses you have taken and how those courses are applied toward your degree program.
- How can I obtain a DARS report?
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DARS reports (also known as Degree Audit Reports) for all admitted and currently registered students are updated weekly and are available for viewing in your Online Registration account.
- I am a fully admitted student and am currently registered, however, I do not have a DARS report online.
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Students who meet the following criteria have DARS reports available online.
- You were fully admitted to the university in Spring 2002 or later
- Your graduation catalog year is 2000 or later
Please check whether your admission year, degree program catalog year and degree program meet this criteria. If all of the above meet the criteria, please contact your advisor for assistance.
- I have accessed my DARS report online; do I still need to see my advisor?
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Yes, DARS reports do not replace advising. They are generated to aid you and your advisor in planning your degree program, and eventually, to certify your graduation. Advisors provide many services to you, the student, that cannot be replaced with a degree audit report.
If you don't know who your advisor is, please contact the advising center in your college or department.
- I have accessed my DARS report online and have some questions about what it says. Whom do I contact?
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You may contact your advisor or college to clarify or verify the content of your report. If there are problems with your report, your advisor will help you solve the problem.
- I have changed my major or have added a minor; will my DARS report be affected?
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Applicability of courses (including the GENED courses) you have taken will change as you change your major. Some courses may not apply to the new degree program.
- What is a Transfer Credit Evaluation (TRANAD) report?
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A TRANAD report is a report generated when an admitted student has transfer courses. This report shows your transfer courses and how those courses transfer to UNLV.
- 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 your 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. Please consult with an academic advisor for help with reading this resource.
- Will all of my accepted transfer courses apply toward my degree program?
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Applicability of transfer courses toward your degree program is determined by your department and college. Please contact your advisor for transfer course applicability.
- When and how will my transfer work appear on the audit?
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Once you have been admitted, any transfer course work accepted will appear on your audit. The degree audit report will show how it applies to your degree program.
- My questions haven't been answered, whom do I contact?
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Please contact your advisor with your question or concern.