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Academic Progress

Academic Progress
Thesis
Grading

Degree Audits


Degree audits are automated checklists of graduation requirements. These reports are similar to transcripts because they list all academic activity. They are different from transcripts, however, because they organize the coursework attempted into logical blocks that represent what is required. They also clearly flag what has been taken and what has yet to be taken.

There are four parts to an audit:

  1. Student Information
    The top of the first page lists the student’s name, the academic program being evaluated, the catalog year  that the requirements are being checked against, and the student’s anticipated graduation date (based on the date of admission). This section may also contain one or many text messages specific to the student, depending on his or her status at Pratt.

  2. Credit and GPA Information
    This area lists the total credits required for graduation, the number required to be taken at Pratt (residency), and the GPA required for graduation.

  3. Required Course Information
    This section is usually the longest. It lists the entire range of requirements and electives specific to the academic program being evaluated. Fulfilled require­ments will be listed with the grade earned (or CR for transfer credit). Missing requirements are also noted with credits needed.

  4. Other Courses
    Courses that usually do not count toward a program’s requirements are listed in this bottom section. Sometimes a course will not count toward graduation because it was dropped, or carries a grade that makes it ineligible for consideration such as an F or an INC. Also, some students choose to take an extra class for additional knowledge even though it doesn’t fulfill any particular degree requirement.

Students may view or print an audit at any time using Academic Tools.

  1. Log in to OnePratt with your OneKey.

  2. Find Self Service under the Academics menu.

  3. Navigate to "Student Planning" and then "My Progress" to view your degree audit. 

Students may go online and receive a degree audit at any time. If you do not have a computer or access to a computer lab, come to the Office of the Registrar. Students who have questions about how to read the audit should visit their academic adviser's office or stop by the Office of the Registrar during office hours for an explanation.


Change of Program


Each student must follow the program and major for which they have been admitted to Pratt. The Institute will not recognize a change of major as official unless the change is processed with the appropriate approvals and recorded in the student information system. A student who wants to change their major must first meet with the depart­ment chair and then notify Graduate Admissions. Course requirements for the new major reflect the current catalog year. Hence, a change in major may result in more credits being required to graduate. It may also have an effect on the number of transfer credits allowed.


Addition of an Advanced Certificate


Students may not be in two majors at the same time; however, they may choose to add an Advanced Certificate to their program of study. The form must include the signed approvals by either the Department Chairperson or Certificate Coordinator. The degree and the certificate programs must be complete before graduation.