Back in February, we launched a new, online degree-auditing tool called DegreeMAP. This tool allows you to see the progress you have made toward the completion of your degree. One of the most common questions students are asking about DegreeMAP is "Why does my DegreeMAP say that my language proficiency requirement is still needed when I have already completed the requirement?"
Currently, DegreeMAP's design does not allow for automatic updates of the language requirement due to the way the program pulls data, and where the data comes from. As a result, nearly ALL students' DegreeMAP audit will show that the requirement is not yet met, whether they've completed the language requirement or not.
So, you're probably wondering what the solution is, and when we'll fix it... We will manually update each individual student’s DegreeMAP by submitting a request to update the language proficiency requirement as met, when appropriate. We will be doing this at a slower time of the year, likely in the summer. If you are a Spring 2013 or Summer 2013 degree candidate, this inaccuracy on DegreeMAP will not have an effect on your degree clearance process.
If you know you’ve completed the language proficiency requirement and see that DegreeMAP says it is not complete, you can ignore this item in DegreeMAP. Regarding the language proficiency requirement, we know it is inaccurate for most students who have met the requirement.
What should you do if you see other inaccuracies on your DegreeMAP page? You should email your advisor from your GWU e-mail account to request the changes you need. Please be as specific as possible and include your GWID. Please allow 4-6 weeks for changes to be reflected. Once 4-6 weeks have passed, log-in to DegreeMAP and click "Process New". If you are a Spring 2013 or Summer 2013 degree candidate DegreeMAP will have no bearing on your graduation clearance.
