Where can I find my total credit hours?  Hours earned, hours transferred, advanced standing credit, and total hours are all listed in the first box in Column 1. “Total Hours” include credit from completed courses (not courses requested or currently in progress) and may include hours that do not apply toward graduation.

What is the difference between my “total credit hours” and “hours earned toward graduation”?  Your “Total Hours” in the first box in column 1 may include hours that do not apply toward graduation requirements, such as duplicated courses or unmarked repeats. The earned hours listed in the “University Graduation Requirements” box are only those that apply toward graduation. A bachelor’s degree requires a minimum of 126 hours while an associate’s degree requires a minimum of 63 hours.

What do the numbers before my courses mean (i.e., 1/02 CHEM 111)?  The first number listed is the semester/session during which the course was taken (1=Fall, 3=Spring, 4=Summer Semester, 5=First Summer Session, 6=Second Summer Session). The next two numbers are the calendar year when the course was taken. In the example above (1/02 CHEM 111), CHEM 111 was taken during the Fall Semester 2002.

Can I get an updated copy of my DAPR without seeing my academic advisor?  To print your DAPR from the web, go to www.bsu.edu/studentservices and select “DAPR.” Enter your Ball State username and password then select “New DAPR.” After assigning the DAPR a two-character code, you can print the DAPR by selecting “Continue” at the bottom of the page.

• Why does the DAPR that I print from the web look different than the DAPR my advisor gives me?  Because of issues with web formatting, the document that you print from the web does not follow a two-column format. However, the information is the same and is not affected by where or how it is printed.
• Why isn’t my current schedule included?  In order to include the classes that you have requested for the next term, select “Request” and the correct year and term. You can also obtain a copy of your DAPR with this information at your advising center.
• How do I print a DAPR that includes classes for a major I haven’t declared?  Scroll down to the “Major Shopping” section and complete it according to your interests. You can print the DAPR by selecting “Continue” at the bottom of the page. You can also obtain a copy of your “Shopping” DAPR at your advising center.
• How do I print a DAPR that lists classes that will transfer to Ball State from another university?  Your advisor is the best source of information as to what classes will transfer to Ball State. However, you can print a “Reference” DAPR that will list classes that transfer to Ball State.  Scroll down to “State for Reference Audit” and select the state where the university is located. Then, select the university from the drop-down list. Print the DAPR by selecting “Continue” at the bottom of the page. You can also obtain a “Reference” DAPR at your advising center.

Where are my transfer courses and credit hours listed on the DAPR?  If your transfer courses have already been evaluated as specific Ball State equivalents in the University Core Curriculum or your major or minor, the courses will appear in those sections on your DAPR. Otherwise, transfer courses will appear in the “General Electives” section at the end of your DAPR.

What can I do to get a transferred course to “count” as a Ball State class?  Obtain a copy of the course description from the other university’s catalog or web site. Then, submit the course description to your advising center. The advising center will consult with the appropriate academic department to determine if the course is equivalent to a specific Ball State course.

Where can I find my grade-point average (G.P.A.) on my DAPR?  Your cumulative G.P.A. is listed in the first box under Column 1. Your major GPA is listed in the box that lists your major requirements. Your minor G.P.A. is listed in the box that lists your minor requirements.

Why don’t the foreign language classes that I tested out of show up on my DAPR?  These “advanced standing” credit hours are not added to your DAPR until a few weeks into the semester following successful completion (C or better) of your foreign language course.

What do I do if I think something on my DAPR is wrong?  Contact your advisor or advising center.