Degree Progress Guidance

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This page is to provide guidance for faculty and professional advisors when submitting SOAR forms related to degree progress.

2026-2027 GEC Updates

GEC Course Substitution

Non-GEC Course Substitution

2nd Baccalaureate Degree Form

Exception Request Form

2026-2027 GEC Update: Advising Impacts

Example: GEC 03 Humanities Waiver

DPS Workflow Instructions

0:00 General Information
3:55 GEC Course Substitution Request
10:24 Non-GEC Course Substitution Request
12:25 Second Baccalaureate Degree Request
17:22 Exception Request

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GEC Course Substitution

Click on “Add” and enter the student ID number and the GEC category and course information for which a sub is being requested. Check to make sure the student information automatically imports into the form.

Instructions: GEC Course Substitution Step-by-Step
GEC Sub

Non- GEC Course Substitution

Click on “Add” and enter the student ID number. Check to make sure the student information automatically imports into the form.

Instructions: Non-GEC Course Substitution for USM Course

Instructions: Non-GEC Course Substitution for a Course Taken at a Transfer Institution
NON-GEC SUB

2nd Baccalaureate Degree Form

Click on “Add” and enter the student ID number. Check to make sure student information automatically imports into the form. Enter information into the required fields. Verify that the hours add up correctly when requesting waivers.

Instructions: Second Baccalaureate Degree Form
2nd Degree

Exception Request Form

Click on “Add” and enter the student ID number. Check to make sure student information automatically imports into the form. Enter information into the required fields. Only one request per form is allowed.
EXCEPTION REQUEST