One measure of academic progress is class standing. Class standing, however, is only one way to look at progress. Another way to study your progress is to review the Degree Analysis Progress Report (DAPR). This document serves as your personal “progress report” that lists the requirements for a selected degree and academic program of study, among other things.
One of your first responsibilities is to meet with your academic advisor during your first semester and learn how to read your DAPR. The information included on the DAPR is unique to each student, taking into account such things as advanced standing, work completed, transfer hours, grades earned, and many other pieces of information.
The DAPR automatically updates your earned grades and other requirements for your major. Whenever you officially change majors or degree options, the DAPR applies completed course work to the newly declared program of study. For these reasons, it is wise for you to obtain a new DAPR each semester and/or when changing majors. Freshmen or undecided upperclassmen may obtain a DAPR at the Freshman Advising Center (North Quad 324). All other upperclassmen should visit their appropriate advising center to obtain a DAPR. You can also view and print a DAPR online through the Current Students website.
To get help in understanding your DAPR, review the DAPR Guide or see your advisor. Also, see your advisor for information on how to use your DAPR to show what classes would be required for other Ball State majors/minors or to show what classes will transfer to Ball State from other colleges and universities.