Graduation Planning System (GPS)

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Over the past five years, few public research universities have risen in stature as quickly for both academic excellence and the creation of life-changing technological and medical innovation than the University of Utah.

What is GPS?

The University of Utah offers students the opportunity to plan courses for their degree with the online Graduation Planning System (GPS), available through Campus Information System (CIS). GPS allows students to create several "what if" plans towards their graduation.

1. Academic departments will create a 4 year and/or a 5 year course plan which identifies how to sequence courses for major completion. These plans indicate best strategies for pre-requisite courses, sequenced courses, and capstone. Students will also see suggested patterns for other components of a degree such as general education courses, bachelor’s degree courses, and upper division courses.
2. Students can rearrange the courses in the major and degree plan to meet individual circumstances (such as extracurricular activities like study abroad, internships, research, or service) and forecast their graduation.

Students who develop their own plans must meet with their advisor to make sure the plan includes their major courses in the appropriate sequence as well as accomplishing all pre-requisites. Then the advisor can approve the plan. GPS does not replace your academic advisor!

If you don’t see your major in GPS, contact your advisor.

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Overview

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Tutorials

• GPS - Icon Key (PDF) 
• GPS - Add a Class Tutorial (PDF)
• Quick Reference Card for Students (PDF)
• GPS - Audit View The Audit View is a very helpful GPS tool. Watch the video below to learn more.

If you are undecided on a major, schedule an appointment with a University College Advisor

(801) 581-8146

Student Services Building, Room 450 [MAP- opens new window ]