About Academic Degrees

Degrees represent a student successfully completed an academic program (major). There are multiple components of a degree. Academic Programs (Majors) are associated with a degree.

Degree Level

Degree level represents the institution’s categorization of the degree (e.g. undergraduate, graduate, etc.). Enrollments can also be divided by degree level. For example, Jose has his fall 2019 classes associated with the undergraduate degree level. His fall 2020 classes are associated with the graduate degree level. Jose's transcript will be divided into two parts: one for the undergraduate classes and the other for the graduate classes. Each section will have an independent cumulative GPA and credits. 

Degree levels are added in STParm Maintenance using parameter code XXDGCD

After making adjustments, run the Refresh Data Cache by navigating to Admin > Refresh Data Cache and clicking reload data to see the change immediately.

Degree Awarded

Degree awarded represents the credential itself (e.g. bachelor, master, etc.). Your institution may have multiple academic programs that all lead to the same degree.

Degrees are added in STParm Maintenance using parameter code SBUDGX

After making adjustments, run the Refresh Data Cache by navigating to Admin > Refresh Data Cache and clicking reload data to see the change immediately.

Credential Level

Credential level represents the federal government definition of the degree level and is used in financial aid and federal enrollment reporting processes. These options should not be adjusted.