The Center for Student Success at Savannah State University offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. From personalized academic assistance through Advisement, Peer Mentoring Programs, Testing, and Tutorial Services, the center is dedicated to student development. Additionally, the center provides access to Degree Works for tracking academic progress and FOCUS2 for career and education planning, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavors.
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FOCUS2 - Career & Education Planning
Career & Education Planning System For College Students Redefining the Standard
FOCUS2 guides students through a reliable career and education decision-making model to help them choose their major and make informed decisions about their career. FOCUS2 combines five self-assessments, career & major exploration, action planning, and decision making in one comprehensive product. Students’ assessment results are matched to career options and majors offered at Savannah State University.
First Time Users
Students can link to the FOCUS2 login portal below. Students will see an option to register as a first time or returning user. Students may create a user name and password once a self-registration form is submitted.
Returning Users
When entering FOCUS2 for the first time, students will be required to enter the access code “tiger” and use their campus email address.
Degree Works is a web-based degree audit tool that allows students and advisors the ability to easily track progress toward degree completion. Students and advisors can clearly see which course requirements have been met and which requirements are still needed to graduate.
Degree Works is an advisement tool. Any questions about registration and course requirements should be directed to the student’s academic advisor.
How can I access Degree Works?
Step 1: Login to PAWS
Step 2: Click on Degree Works
Step 3: Login to Degree Works using your TigerWorld username and password
Why are my classes in the Fallthrough section?
“Fallthrough” courses are courses passed with a D or better, that are counted in your GPA but do not satisfy a specific requirement in the current audit. Transfer students may have fallthrough courses that can be considered for substitutions, please see an academic advisor. If a course is in the fallthrough section but does meet a degree requirement, please consult your academic advisor.
What if I want to change my major?
If you are considering changing your major, use the What If option in Degree Works to see how completed courses will apply to a new major. Click on What If in the left menu. Under SELECT YOUR PRIMARY AREA OF STUDY, choose the academic year, program, and major. Then click PROCESS WHAT IF. Review the audit or print for your records. The What-If audit will not save.
What is the catalog term?
The catalog term is the academic year you started your current program of study. This may be the term you entered the university or the term you changed your major. Degree requirements are based on the requirements for the specific catalog term you began your current major.
Who do I contact with questions about Degree Works?
Questions about how courses meet graduation requirements or what courses to register for should be directed to your academic advisor. Questions about how to use Degree Works can be sent to [email protected].