Graduate degree audits ensure that students meet all requirements for graduation and are required for all graduating students. Graduate audits are currently being implemented across programs, with full rollout expected by Fall 2026.

Interpretation:

• Student admit term determines the catalog year
• Catalog year determines program requirements
• Requirements + completed coursework generate the audit output

• Required for graduation clearance
• New for graduate programs (already established for undergraduate)
• Students already have access and may request guidance

Student Record
   ↓
Program of Study
   ↓
Catalog Requirements
   ↓
Completed Coursework
   ↓
Audit Results (Complete / Not Complete)

• Audits are tied to the catalog associated with a student’s admit term
• Example: Fall 2025 → 2025–2026 catalog

Standard Requirements
   +
   Faculty Exception (DATC Form)
        ↓
 Updated Individual Audit

• Exceptions must be applied individually per student
• Catalog changes apply to all students in that catalog year

Degree Audit (MA)
Degree Audit (Certificate)
Degree Audit (License)
   ↓
 NOT CONNECTED

• Separate credentials generate separate audits
• Audits do not integrate or share information

Review Student Audit
   ↓
Check Against Catalog
        ↓
Approve / Request Changes
        ↓
Submit DATC Form
        ↓
Audit Updated

• Access audits through the UCDAccess Faculty Portal
• Request “DATC Advisor” access if needed

• Course substitutions
• Waivers
• Transfer credit updates

Missing Requirement → Check catalog alignment
Course Not Counting → Verify substitution
Transfer Not Applied → Confirm updated form
Duplicate Audits → Multiple credential issue

• Contact your Graduate Academic Advisor for program-specific issues
• Email Degree Audit Unit: DAUnit@UCDenver.edu

✔ All students need a CLEAN audit to graduate
✔ Audits are tied to catalog year
✔ Exceptions require DATC form
✔ Faculty review is critical
✔ Full implementation targeted for Fall 2026