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Degree Audit

What does the academic term Degree Audit mean in higher education?

Degree Audit

Degree Audit definition

Short Definition

Degree Audit is a review of a student's academic progress towards completing degree requirements.


In-depth Overview

Degree Audit

Long definition: A "Degree Audit" is a systematic review and analysis of a student's academic progress toward completing the requirements for a specific degree or program. It helps students and academic advisors track completed courses, remaining requirements and any deficiencies to ensure timely graduation.

Etymology: The term "audit" originates from the Latin word "audire", meaning "to hear" or "to listen". In the context of education, it refers to a thorough examination or review.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Degree Progress Report, Academic Evaluation, Graduation Audit, Program Check.

Examples of Use:

  • John met with his advisor to review his degree audit and plan his final semester.
  • The degree audit revealed that Sarah needed to take two more elective courses to meet graduation requirements.

Translations:
Spanish: Auditoría de Grado
French: Audit de Diplôme
German: Studiengangprüfung
Italian: Verifica del Titolo di Studio
Portuguese: Auditoria de Grau
Japanese: 学位監査 (Gakui Kansa)
Chinese (Simplified): 学位审核 (Xuéwèi Shěnhe)
Hindi: डिग्री मंजूरी (Degree Manzoori)

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