DARS SAPR Tutorial Page

How to Read a DARS SAPR

The new DARS SAPR is intended to provide the reader with a better reflection of the student’s progress toward their degree requirements. Everything is outlined in a simple-to-follow format using boldface type, color-coding text, indentation, dashed lines separating each requirement, and boxes.

This section provides information and screen shots of the n the following:

SAPR Layout

Header

University Graduation Requirements

List of Specific Requirements (Freshman Composition, Mathematics, Second Language, etc.)

Sub-Requirement Choices/Options (if required)

Major Requirements

Minor Requirements (if applicable)

Additional Course Work

Excluded Course Work

Key to Report

Notes (if any)

Where to find 'overall' and 'major' GPA

Header

The header contains identifying information, such as , date prepared, program of study, summary of transfer units, and student's catalog year. The header only appears on the first page of the SAPR.

SAPR Heading image

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University Graduation Requirements

The overall requirements for graduation from The University of Arizona can be broken down into three sub-components:

All course work and unit requirements must be completed before the degree can be awarded.

The University of Arizona requires a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 on all University of Arizona coursework.

An application for degree candidacy must be submitted to the Graduation Services Office before a degree and diploma can be awarded.

SAPR screen shot outlining 'University Graduation Requirements' image

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List of Specific Requirements

Using color-coded text, all specific degree requirements are outlined on the SAPR. If the requirement has been met, it will be displayed in green text, and if the requirement has not been met, the text will be displayed in red. This format easily identifies what requirements still need to be met. Depending on your department, some of the specific requirements may include, but are not limited to:

Number of Units Required for the Degree
UA Quality Hours & Cumulative GPA
Upper Division Units Requirement
University Composition Requirement
Mid-Career Writing Assessment
Foundation Mathematics
Second Language - 4th Semester Proficiency
University General Education – Tier One
University General Education – Tier Two
Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, Non-Western Area Studies
Pre-Major Requirements (if specified)
Major Requirements
Major Upper-Division Units & Major GPA
Second Major or Minor Requirements, if applicable
Additional Course Work (electives)
Non-transferable units, remedial units, withdrawals, audited courses, and duplicated courses.

Number of Units Required for the Degree

SAPR screen shot explaining the number of units required for degree

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UA Quality Hours & Cumulative GPA

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Upper Division Units, University Composition, Mid-Career Writing Assessment, and Second Language Requirements

SAPR screen shot of Upper Division Units, University Composition, Mid-Career Writing Assessment, and Second Language Requirements

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Sub-Requirement Choices/Options (if required)

Some majors have sub-requirements within the specific program which must be met in addition to the University requirements.

SAPR screen shot of sub-requirement choices/options

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Major Requirements

The major requirements are those requirements within the student's major. The major requirement will be color coded in green or red, depending on whether all of the sub-requirements have been met. If only a plus (+) signs are listed for each sub-requirement, the major requirement will be in green; indicating the major requirement has been completed.

If there is at least one minus (-) sign, the major requirement will be in red; indicating there are still outstanding sub-requirements that must be completed before the major requirement is considered complete.

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Additional Course Work

These courses are those which the student took, but could not be applied toward a requirement or sub-requirement within the degree program(s). Examples of such courses are courses transferred from other institutions, general elective courses, or other UA course work.

It is advisable to consult with your academic advisor to make certain that none of the courses listed in this section can be used to fulfill other degree requirements.