What is DARS?

DARS, or Degree Audit Reporting System, is a computer program that provides progress-toward-degree reports for students. A DARS report shows all of the requirements needed to receive a degree, and which courses are used to satisfy those requirements. This following link is a Captivate Video Presentation about how to read a DARS Audit.

DARS Captivate Video Presentation

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact Information

How will I obtain a DARS audit?

DARS audits are available for all students enrolled in a St. Cloud State University undergraduate program. A Web version of your DARS report is available to view or print online. Once in the system the student should click on the “student e services ” tab. The degree audit link is located on the left hand side of the page in the category Grades and Transcripts. Once selected, an audit will appear online and can then be printed off.

 

How will I obtain a DARS audit following the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MTC) instead of the SCSU General Education Program?

You will need to send a request to the DARS Help Desk. Please specify your name, student identification number, major and that you would like to follow the MTC not the SCSU General Education Program.

 

What is a “What-if” DARS?

This special DARS is an audit that answers the question “What-if” I declare an additional major or change my major. It will apply your completed course work and show you how your requirements for graduation will change. To obtain a “What-if” DARS you need to create a free account in the Course Applicability System (CAS). A new account checklist is available below or can be picked up in the Office of Records and Registration AS118.

Course Applicability System Checklist (CAS)

CAS Tutorial (Captivate Presentation)

This sheet is a guide for students setting up a new Course Applicability System (CAS) member account. The CAS account is free and allows a student to view a “What-if” DARS audit, credit transfer equivalencies and course catalog information. For best viewing of the site use Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher.

1. Go to the CAS website at https://mn.transfer.org/cas/index.jsp
2. Select “Create an Account ”
3. Select the State of "Minnesota" and the School “St. Cloud State University" then choose "Next"
   • Fill in the form with personal information. Only information marked with a * is mandatory and must be filled in.
   (By default, all new accounts will have ‘Student Access’. Access defines the permission granted on the CAS system. You must also define a role for your account. Each ‘Student Access’ account must have a ‘Role’ defined. The ‘Role’ is used for statistical and tracking purposes.)
4. When finished with form select “submit”
5. Now you will receive conformation that your CAS account has been established at St. Cloud State University. Your new CAS user ID will be displayed.
6. Please remember your user ID and password. Write the information in a safe place. This information will be needed each time you log in.
7. You can press “Go” and begin using the CAS services.

The system offers online help found on the upper right bar along with About CAS, Contact, Glossary, and Login.

Good Luck!