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"What-If DARS" Report

A DARS is a computer generated report for undergraduate students that matches the requirements of a degree program with a student's completed coursework. Neuroscience Students can run a “what-if” DARS for the major they desire to enter.

Run a “what-if” degree audit

Used to explore majors and to see how courses you've received credits for fit into the requirements for that particular major.  A “what-if” degree audit will automatically place courses in the appropriate requirement area, such as Pathways.

  • Go to www.hokiespa.vt.edu
  • Click on the Hokie Spa tab at the top of the screen
  • Scroll down and select “DARS and Hokie GPS-Graduation Plan for Success"
  • Select “View Your Profile” underneath “Student Access”
  • Click “Run Audit” in the new generated page
  • Scroll down and click “Select a Different Program”
  • In the program menu select the degree program (with the correct option and emphasis if applicable) you wish the “What If” DARS for
  • Select the appropriate catalog year (this will be the semester and year you started at Virginia Tech)
  • If desired, you can add a Minor to your degree audit
  • Click “Run Different Program” to generate the Degree Audit Report

Request a DARS Report

Once you have applied for your degree, you can check your DARS to see what you've done and what you're missing.

  • Log onto Hokie SPA
  • Click on  Degree Menu
  • Click on  Undergraduate Degree Menu  or  Associate Degree Menu
  • Click on  Degree Audit Report Menu
  • Click on  Request a Degree Audit
  • Select the appropriate degree program from the drop down menu
  • Click  Run Audit
  • Click  View Submitted Audits
  • If your audit does not appear click  Refresh the list until it appears
  • Click on the link to the DARS