University of The Bahamas Launches Degree Works to Aid On-Time Completion of Programmes

 9th August 2022 

University of The Bahamas (UB) is pleased to announce that effective Wednesday 10th August 2022, newly admitted students will have access to a comprehensive, web-based tool to help keep them on track to graduate within the prescribed timeframe and increase student retention. 

The DegreeWorks software provides for a structured approach to academic advisement, registration, and on-time completion of a programme of study which are key to helping students understand degree requirements. It allows the faculty advisor and the student to audit and efficiently plan for academic coursework. 

“We, in Academic Affairs truly believe that this software will be revolutionary to the overall student experience and will be a driving force in improving student success towards an on-time graduation,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Maria Woodside-Oriakhi. 

With DegreeWorks, information is outlined on requirements for completing programmes of study. The audit reflects major and minor courses for a degree as well as general education and elective (free or prescribed) courses. It works like a checklist offering clear and direct paths that decrease the likelihood of students taking unnecessary courses outside of the programme of study and being delayed in graduating. 

Specifically, when using DegreeWorks, the faculty advisor and the student are able to: 

• See the full programme of study requirements; 

• Map an action plan towards graduation for a programme of study; 

• Use registration checklists to know remaining courses within a programme of study; 

• View grades, cumulative grade point averages, and academic standing; 

• Use a graduation or term calculator to determine the average grade required to reach a desired GPA; 

• View transfer credits and course substitutions; 

• Plan for registration for future semesters noting pre-requisites and co-requisite requirements; 

• Create what-if-audits; and 

• Be aware of courses whose credits cannot fulfill the chosen programme of study. 

A student guide will also be available to help students navigate this new portal as the University better serves its student body. 

Office of University Relations
University of The Bahamas
2nd Floor, Michael H. Eldon Complex
Oakes Field Campus
P.O. Box N-4912
Nassau, The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 302-4355/4354/4365 

Chartered on 10th November 2016, University of The Bahamas (UB) is a beacon for national transformation. Approximately 5,000 students are enrolled in the University of The Bahamas system which includes campuses and centres on New Providence, Grand Bahama and, San Salvador, as well as UB online education. UB’s diverse academic programmes, research engagements, athletics and leadership development experiences equip our students to become global citizens in a dynamic world.