MyDegreePath (Student) – How to Run an Audit

Use MyDegreePath to see how your completed, in-progress, and planned coursework applies to your degree requirements. You can run an audit for your current (declared) program or explore other academic paths using a What-If audit.

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Run an Audit

By default, your active degree program will be selected.

A “Request an Audit” page displays a table under “Run Declared Programs,” listing a selected degree program (Cognitive Sciences, BS) with its catalog year. Below, there is an option to select a different program and access advanced settings. A blue “Run Program” button, highlighted with a red box, appears at the bottom next to a “Cancel” button.

  • On the MyDegreePath homepage, click Run Program.

A “Completed Audit Requests” page shows a section for running degree audits. A status box indicates the last update time and that the page refreshes automatically, with an “Update” button available. Below, a “Running Audits” table displays columns for Program and Catalog Year, currently showing a loading indicator, and includes a link to cancel running audits.

  • Stay on the page for a few seconds while the audit generates. You do not need to refresh the browser or click the "Update" button while the process is running.

A “Completed Audit Requests” page lists previously run degree audits in a table with columns such as ID, Program, Catalog Year, Created date, Audit Type, Format, Run By, and Course Type. Each row includes a “View Audit” link in the “View” column, which is highlighted with a red box. A “Run Audit” button appears above the table, and options to select or delete audits are available on the right.

  • Click View Audit to open your results.

Run an audit for a different major, add an emphasis, or add a minor (What-If Audit).

  • From the MyDegreePath homepage, click "Select a Different Program."

A “Request an Audit” page shows an option labeled “Select a Different Program,” highlighted with a red box. Below, dropdown fields for “Program” and “Catalog Year” allow the user to choose an alternate degree program and catalog year. A note explains that selecting a program here will not change the declared degree program. At the bottom, “Run Program” and “Cancel” buttons are displayed.

  • Choose the Program.
  • Select the Catalog Year that applies to you.
    • If you want to just run the "what-if" audit with an added minor or Emphasis/Concentration, enter your current major in the Program field.

A “Request an Audit” page shows options to run a degree audit. The selected program (Psychology, BA) and catalog year (Fall Semester 2025) are displayed, with options to add a concentration or minor. On the right, a section labeled “Adding a Concentration” is highlighted with a red box and includes a dropdown menu to select a concentration, along with a “Never mind” option. At the bottom, “Run Program” and “Cancel” buttons are available.

  • Add an Emphasis/Concentration. Some majors require you to choose an emphasis/concentration. If you are not sure if an emphasis is required? Check the UC Merced Catalog under Academic Programs, and make sure you’re viewing your catalog year.​

A “Request an Audit” page displays the selected program (Psychology, BA) and catalog year (Fall Semester 2025). Next to the catalog year, a “Clear Selections” button is highlighted with a red box. Options to add a concentration or minor are shown below, and “Run Program” and “Cancel” buttons appear at the bottom.

  • The page will refresh to show your selections. From here, you can clear your choices or add a minor.

Screenshot of a university student system “Request an Audit” page. The page shows a selected program of “Biological Sciences, BS” with catalog year “Fall Semester 2025.” A section labeled “Add: Minor” appears on the left, with the word “Minor” displayed as a selectable option. On the right side of the screen, a panel titled “Adding a Minor” contains a dropdown menu labeled “Minor,” currently set to a blank selection. A “Never mind” button appears next to the dropdown. Below the program information, a concentration titled “Developmental Biology Emphasis” is listed with an associated term. At the bottom of the page are two buttons: “Run Program” and “Cancel.”

  • Add a Minor

Screenshot of a university “Request an Audit” webpage. The page displays a section titled “Select a Different Program,” showing the selected program as “Psychology, BA - U1BA_PSY” and catalog year “Fall Semester 2025,” with a “Clear Selections” button next to it. Below, an “Add:” label appears with a rounded button labeled “Minor,” which is visually emphasized with a red outline. A listed concentration reads “Psychology, Health Psychology Emphasis, BA - CON-PSHP Fall Semester 2025,” with a small delete icon next to it. At the bottom of the page, two buttons—“Run Program” and “Cancel”—are displayed, with both buttons outlined in red to indicate emphasis.

  • Click Run Program.

Screenshot of a “Completed Audit Requests” page within a degree audit system. At the top is a button labeled “Run Audit.” Below, a table lists previously completed audits with column headers including ID, Program, Catalog Year, Created, Audit Type, Format(s), Run By, Course Type, View, and Delete. Three audit records are displayed, each showing a program code, catalog year “Fall Semester 2025,” and a creation date and time. In the “View” column on the right side, each row includes a link labeled “View Audit,” which is visually emphasized with a red outline. A “Delete” button and “Select All/None” option appear above the table on the right.

  • When it finishes, click View Audit.

Need Help?

If you have questions or run into problems, start with your academic advisor. They can help determine the right next step and connect you to the right office if needed.

  • Academic Advisor – Your first stop for questions about how courses apply, elective vs. requirement status, or possible program changes. (UC Merced Academic Advising)
  • Office of the Registrar – Reached through your advisor for missing credits, transfer credit adjustments, or other record-related discrepancies. (Contact Us)
  • OIT Service Desk – For login/access issues or system errors. (Submit a Ticket)

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