{"id":4489,"date":"2021-11-16T13:13:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T18:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/it\/?p=4489"},"modified":"2021-11-16T13:13:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T18:13:26","slug":"degree-works-upgrade-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/it\/2021\/11\/16\/degree-works-upgrade-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Degree Works Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beginning November 29 thru December 10, 2021, we will upgrade Degree Works from version 5.0.3 to 5.0.5.Degree Works is the web-based tool that helps students and their advisors track academic progress and create course plans to meet degree requirements. Although the end-user changes are not as drastic as our previous upgrade, some noticeable changes include a refinement of fonts and graphics, fixed header descriptions, a repeat course indicator, and a dual-plan solution for students who have been accepted to graduate school while still undertaking undergraduate classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the upgrade maintenance window, Degree Works will not be available.<br \/><\/strong>Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) will be available; however, the Degree Works academic plans that are integrated within VSB will not be. Banner will not be impacted and will be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students and Advisors should plan for the downtime by obtaining needed evaluations before leaving for Thanksgiving Break or no later than November 24.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Students may contact their Advisors for additional guidance as needed. Visit University Advising &amp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Student Transition<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>website:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.valdosta.edu%2Fadvising%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csrhall%40valdosta.edu%7C5f3534b67a5a498f5e8208d876899972%7C25a5d3408abc4053b4bddc1213280353%7C0%7C0%7C637389715277612130%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=B0016pquCCqVeURtBi3DScbXOi3mIoJvSHd3dVXxvRg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.valdosta.edu\/advising<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To access Degree Works: Log in to&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>MyVSU<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;and select&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Degree Works<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;from the Portal List (if not visible, select from the&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>View All<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;menu).<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>The direct link is<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>[https:\/\/degreeworks.valdosta.edu.%20]https:\/\/degreeworks.valdosta.edu.&nbsp;If necessary, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdosta.edu\/academics\/registrar\/dw.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Degree Works informational&nbsp;website<\/a>&nbsp;to become familiar with the application as it relates to your role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have technical&nbsp;questions about the upgrade, please contact VSU Solutions Center during normal business hours. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginning November 29 thru December 10, 2021, we will upgrade Degree Works from version 5.0.3 to 5.0.5.Degree Works is the web-based tool that helps students and their advisors track academic progress and create course plans to meet degree requirements. 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