GradTracker FAQs
About GradTracker
What is GradTracker?
What is an audit?
Can I access GradTracker on any computer?
Is my information confidential?
Who has the ability to access GradTracker?
How current will my information be in GradTracker?
Can I register for classes in GradTracker?
Can I see how many classes I have left to fulfill my
requirements?
Will I be able to plan for future courses?
Are my grades visible in GradTracker?
Is GradTracker a transcript? Is this the same as my
transcript?
Can I see a list of all of the classes I’ve taken?
What do I do if I believe my information is incorrect?
Why isn’t my information up-to-date?
How can I update information?
If I have additional questions about GradTracker, whom do I
contact?
What will my audit show me?
Will I be able to view my entire history of courses taken at
the University of Richmond?
If I think my audit is incorrect, whom do I contact?
Where can I find my major GPA?
How do I know what classes I need to take?
Why isn’t there a check mark next to a requirement I’ve
already completed?
I changed my advisor, so why is my previous advisor visible
and my newly-selected one not visible?
My record shows that my major is still undeclared but I have
declared a major. Why doesn’t my major show?
Where can I see my second major or my minor?
Where can I see my audit for my second degree?
Why isn’t my transfer work meeting a requirement?
If I withdraw from a class, will that be reflected in my
audit?
My advisor told me that a course I took would be substituted
for a requirement. Why doesn’t this information appear in my audit?
If all of the boxes are checked, does that mean I’m
graduating?
What is the Planner feature?
How do I create a plan?
Will putting courses in my planner change the way my audit
looks?
Can I create multiple plans?
Will my plans be saved?
Will my advisor be able to see my plan(s)?
If I put a course in my planner, am I automatically
registered for that course in that future semester?
Is the course I planned for guaranteed for that future
semester?
Can I print my plan?
What is the What If feature?
If I use the What If feature, does this mean that I
have changed my major?
I’m thinking of changing my major/minor/concentration. Will
I be able to see how my current classes fit into my What If
major/minor/concentration?
Can my advisor see my What If scenario?
Can I view multiple What If scenarios on the same
screen?
Can I save my What If scenario?
Can I print my What If scenario?
If I like what I see in my What If scenario, how do
I initiate those changes?
What does the Term Calculator show?
Is this calculated GPA guaranteed?
Why can’t I select a grade of “P”?
About GradTracker
What is GradTracker?
GradTracker is a Web-based tool for students to monitor their academic progress toward degree completion. GradTracker also allows students and their advisors to plan future academic coursework.What is an audit?
A GradTracker audit is a review of past, current and “planned” coursework that provides information on completed and outstanding requirements necessary to complete a degree/major/minor/concentration.Can I access GradTracker on any computer?
Yes. Access to GradTracker is through BannerWeb. Anywhere you can log in to BannerWeb will allow you access to GradTracker.Is my information confidential?
Yes. Like other processes you use through BannerWeb, GradTracker is accessed through your secure log in. Remember that your advisor, faculty, and selected staff will be able to view the information contained in GradTracker.Who has the ability to access GradTracker?
Currently, GradTracker is available to all degree-seeking undergraduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences, Robins School of Business, and Jepson School of Leadership Studies for their own individual GradTracker audit. Advisors, faculty, and selected staff will also have access for the purpose of supporting your progress through your academic career.How current will my information be in GradTracker?
The information in GradTracker is refreshed each night. Any changes made today (e.g., grade changes or classes added/dropped) will be seen in GradTracker tomorrow.Can I register for classes in GradTracker?
No. GradTracker is a snapshot of courses in-progress, planned, and in academic history. Registration, add/drop, requests to audit courses, etc., are still handled through already-established procedures. Visit http://registrar.richmond.edu for more details on these procedures.Can I see how many classes I have left to fulfill my requirements?
Yes. GradTracker is laid out in block format displaying degree, major, minor, and concentration requirements information. Look for unchecked boxes to identify requirements that you still need to complete.Will I be able to plan for future courses?
Yes. See the Planner section for information.Are my grades visible in GradTracker?
Yes. Once grades have been processed at the end of the semester, they are viewable in GradTracker (one day after they are viewable in BannerWeb). Courses in-progress are listed with an “R” grade.Is GradTracker a transcript? Is this the same as my transcript?
No. GradTracker is an unofficial audit of your coursework, as well as an outline of requirements still needed to complete your program of study.Can I see a list of all of the classes I’ve taken?
Yes. On the Audit tab, click on the Class History link at the top for a printable list of courses taken.What do I do if I believe my information is incorrect?
You should consult your advisor and review your audit with him/her. Any waivers, substitutions, or exceptions for major, minor or concentration requirements must be communicated to the registrar’s office by the appropriate department chair.Why isn’t my information up-to-date?
There could be several reasons. One is that GradTracker may not have refreshed since a change was made (the information is refreshed nightly). Second, there could be some paperwork that needs to be completed. For example, if you have completed transfer courses, it is possible that we have not received an official transcript or Transfer Work Approval form for the course. Check with the registrar’s office if your transcript or audit does not reflect transfer work you have completed. Third, any changes to your major/minor/concentration after the second week of the semester will not be processed until the end of the semester.How can I update information?
You cannot update course information in GradTracker. If you need to change your major/minor/concentration, there is a form in the registrar’s office that you need to obtain and complete.If I have additional questions about GradTracker, whom do I contact?
GradTracker has a Contact Us feature which allows you to submit a question or comment at any time. We will respond to your inquiry within one business day.
Using the Audit
What will my audit show me?
Your audit will display the courses you’ve taken or are registered for and will show you any degree, major, minor, or concentration requirements that are being met by the courses you’ve taken or that may be met upon satisfactory completion of courses in progress.Will I be able to view my entire history of courses taken at the University of Richmond?
GradTracker uses the information that is current for your transcript. You will be able to view any courses that have been completed/registered for/transferred by the date your audit was last refreshed. (Data is refreshed nightly.) Keep in mind that any transfer work or grade changes that have not been formally submitted and accepted will not appear on your audit.If I think my audit is incorrect, whom do I contact?
Your academic advisor is your primary point of contact. If he/she determines that your audit is incorrect, he/she will contact the registrar’s office for assistance.Where can I find my major GPA?
There is a GPA calculator that can be used to calculate your major GPA available online at http://advising.richmond.edu/units/Credits_Units_GPA_Calculator.xlsHow do I know what classes I need to take?
Your audit will outline for you courses still needed to meet degree, major, minor, and/or concentration requirements within each specific block. You may then use this information to discuss your plan with your academic advisor.Why isn’t there a check mark next to a requirement I’ve already completed?
Your academic advisor is your primary point of contact. If he/she determines that your audit is incorrect, he/she will contact the registrar’s office for assistance.I changed my advisor, so why is my previous advisor visible and my newly-selected one not visible?
Advisors are updated when you declare or change a major. Keep in mind that any major declaration made after the deadline (the first two weeks of each semester) will be held and not updated until the end of the semester.My record shows that my major is still undeclared but I have declared a major. Why doesn’t my major show?
Any major declaration made after the deadline (the first two weeks of each semester) will be held and not updated until the end of the semester.Where can I see my second major or my minor?
GradTracker is designed to show a listing of your majors and minors in the Student View block. Additionally, each major and minor is broken out into individual requirement blocks within the audit.Where can I see my audit for my second degree?
You can access your second degree audit by using the Degree drop down menu at the top of the screen.Why isn’t my transfer work meeting a requirement?
Transfer courses must be approved as an exact match to a UR course in order to meet a specific requirement. Any course with a TRNS subject may not be used to meet a specific requirement. Additionally, courses with a 99x or 90x course number have transferred as electives. To use these courses toward specific requirements, you will need to complete the Transfer Work Approval form for domestic courses or the Study Abroad Course Approval form for non-US or study abroad transfer credit.If I withdraw from a class, will that be reflected in my audit?
Courses from which you have withdrawn will appear in the Not Applied block on your audit.My advisor told me that a course I took would be substituted for a requirement. Why doesn’t this information appear in my audit?
You should contact your advisor to have any exemption issue resolved. Any waivers, substitutions, or exceptions for major, minor or concentration requirements must be communicated to the registrar’s office by the appropriate department chair.If all of the boxes are checked, does that mean I’m graduating?
Not necessarily. If you have applied to graduate, there will be a preliminary audit of your coursework prior to the add/drop period of your final semester and a final audit after all coursework is completed before graduation to determine if you are eligible to graduate. Missing requirements will be communicated to you by the registrar’s office.
Using the Planner
What is the Planner feature?
The Planner is a tool for you to arrange course requirements into future semester blocks. You and your advisor may find this helpful as you forecast your academic career. It is recommended that you create an active plan and keep it up-to-date, as this information may be used by university administrators to determine the demand for various courses each term.How do I create a plan?
By a split screen, the Planner allows you to drag and drop courses from your audit into future semester blocks. You can also type courses directly into the planner boxes. You must enter the course as it is labeled in the catalog (e.g., ENGL 103, not English 103).Will putting courses in my planner change the way my audit looks?
No. Nothing entered on the Planner will affect your main audit. You can, however, see how the courses you have entered in your planner will apply in your audit by checking the boxes next to the semester blocks that you wish to include (check all of the boxes to see how your audit will look if you complete your entire plan) and then clicking on Run a New Audit. In the audit on the left-hand side of the screen, you will see how the planned courses applied to the various major/minor/concentration requirements.Can I create multiple plans?
Yes; however, only one plan at a time may be kept as an active plan. You should mark the plan that you expect to follow as your active plan. This information may be used by university administrators to determine the demand for various courses each term.Will my plans be saved?
Yes. GradTracker will allow you to save all plans you create; however, only one plan may be marked as active.Will my advisor be able to see my plan(s)?
Yes. Your advisor can see your plan(s) and participate with you in the planning process. There is a Notes feature, as well, for you and your advisor to keep additional information.If I put a course in my planner, am I automatically registered for that course in that future semester?
No. Your planner is for planning purposes only. You will register on BannerWeb during your assigned registration time slot.Is the course I planned for guaranteed for that future semester?
No. Your planner is for planning purposes only. Final course schedules are available to students online shortly before registration. If you discover that a course you had planned is not being offered, we recommend that you find a substitute course to take and move the original course, if still needed, to a future term.Can I print my plan?
Yes. There is a print button at the top of the planner.
Using What If
What is the What If feature?
The What If function allows you to hypothetically change your major, minor, or concentration. Your new What If audit will show you what coursework is required for this major, minor, or concentration, what courses you have taken that satisfy requirements, and what courses are still left for you to take.If I use the What If feature does this mean that I have changed my major?
No. The What If function is for information purposes only. You will see the header What If Audit displayed at the top of the audit whenever an audit is run on a What If scenario.I’m thinking of changing my major/minor/concentration. Will I be able to see how my current classes fit into my What If major/minor/concentration?
Yes. The What If function will perform an audit based on the hypothetical major/minor/concentration and will show how your completed, current, and planned coursework meets the requirements of the hypothetical major/minor/concentration.Can my advisor see my What If scenario?
Since What If scenarios are not stored on GradTracker, your advisor can only see your results if the two of you work through a What If procedure together.Can I view multiple What If scenarios on the same screen?
Yes. GradTracker will allow you to select more than one major at a time, or to select multiple major(s), minor(s) and concentration(s).Can I save my What If scenario?
No. What If plans are not saved on GradTracker. You would need to run a new What If scenario next time you log in to see it again.Can I print my What If scenario?
Yes. If you want to share this with your advisor at a later date, you should print your What If scenario.If I like what I see in my What If scenario, how do I initiate those changes?
Speak with your advisor. There is a paper process to change your major/minor/concentration. You may pick up the Major/Minor Declaration form in the registrar’s office.
Calculators
What does the Term Calculator show?
The Term Calculator will show you your estimated cumulative GPA after you fill in hypothetical grade information. By putting in your current earned units and GPA and placing your in-progress courses in the table (this all will default in for you) along with the grade you anticipate receiving for each course; you will see a revised cumulative GPA based on the estimates you provided.Is this calculated GPA guaranteed?
No. This is an estimate only.Why can’t I select a grade of “P”?
“P” grades do not count in your GPA. Remove courses for which you expect to receive a “P” from your course list before calculating GPA.