DARS FAQs

Learn more about DARS from the frequently asked questions below.

What is DARS and how will it help me?
What are the advantages of DARS?
Do I still need to see an Academic Counselor?
Where do I run my own DARS report?
How do I login for student access to DARS?
What is my password for DARS?
How do I select the Degree Program?
How do I Select the Catalog Year?
How do I run my report?
How do I view my report?
How do I print my report?
How do I run another audit?
What about course work transferred from another school?
What do I do if I have trouble and need assistance for this web site?
What if I find errors in the DARS report?

What is DARS and how will it help me?
DARS, Degree Audit Reporting System, is a self-advising tool that greatly simplifies the preparation of student transfer and graduation. It is an automated process for tracking a student's academic progress toward completing an academic program and for Transfer General Education requirements to the CSU or UC system. Currently only coursework from SBCC will be included in your report. Transfer-In courses from other schools will be included in the future.

What are the advantages of DARS?
DARS provides an easy-to-read tool for you to examine progress toward your major, and transfer goals following IGETC or CSU. You can use DARS reports and do some "major shopping" by looking at what degrees you may be closest to finishing or find a double major. It is an excellent tool for planning which courses you need to register for to complete your goals.

Do I still need to see an Academic Counselor?
Yes! The academic counselor will use the DARS report in the process of advising you about your program of study and transfer plans. A Counselor can answer your questions and you may have and advise you about your course substitutions and waivers that may be needed. Some program courses must be approved by a counselor or department before they can be included on your report.

Where do I run my own DARS report?

On SBCC Campus: Any labs or student stations that allow internet access or student stations located in Student Services Building's Lobbies, and Transfer Center Room SS 144.

How do I login for student access to DARS?

Log on to SBCC Pipeline at http://cp.sbcconline.net/cp/home/loginf.
Locate the Course Planning panel. (If you are enrolled in classes, the Course Planning panel is located under the CLASS tab. If you are not currently enrolled, it is located under the SERVICES tab.)
In the Course Planning panel, click on My Course Planner (DARS).
Select your program and semester, then click on Submit a New Audit.

What is my password for DARS?
You can determine your user name and password for Pipeline at http://pipeline.sbcc.edu START HERE link on the left side of the home page, "Find username/password." You may also use the Pipeline Login solutions for common login problems link on the login page to assist you.

How do I select the Degree Program?
Degree Program. (Program of Study or Major at SBCC) Click on the down arrow in the select box. You may type the first letter of the program you want to run or use the cursor arrows on the keyboard. Press enter. Note: Some programs are no longer available during the current catalog year therefore you will need to know when the program was effective. (See catalog year.)

How do I Select the Catalog Year?
Catalog Year : Highlight term and press enter to select catalog year. (Your selection, of Catalog year depends on the following SBCC rules):
1. Student may graduate under the General Education requirements in effect at the time of first enrollment, as long as continuous enrollment is maintained;
OR 2. Under the requirements in effect from the time continuous enrollment is established and maintained;
OR 3. Under the requirements in effect at the time of graduation.

Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in both Fall and Spring semesters through the first census each academic year. For purposes of determining catalog rights the catalog year is Fall, Spring, Summer.

How do I run my report?
After you have selected the Degree Program and Catalog Year press the submit button. Click the refresh button if the report shown in the queue does not show up on the list below. Your report will show up and be listed in date and time order with the current report listed first.

How do I view my report?
Press the "Open Audit" button to view the report. Your report will show up and be listed in date and time order with the most current report listed at the top of the list.

How do I print my report?
It is preferable to print your report by clicking on the "printer friendly version" icon located at the top or bottom of your DARS report when you are viewing the report. Click on the printer friendly icon, print, OK. (The printer friendly version formats your report for better readability.) Press the audit, request new audit link at the top of the screen to run another report.

How do I run another audit?
If you wish to run a different degree program report press the audit, request new audit link at the top of the screen to run another report .

Note: Your academic records are updated nightly and will be available the next day for any changes that may have been made. Currently only SBCC coursework will be shown on the report. If you have taken courses from other schools an Academic Counselor will have to show you where the courses apply for your requirements.

What about course work transferred from another school?
Currently: Transfer-In courses are not included in your report. If you believe that some of your transfer-in courses should satisfy your major or transfer requirements please contact your academic counselor.

What do I do if I have trouble and need assistance for this web site?
Press help and use the Student Technology Support Helpdesk. http://support.sbcc.edu/contact 805-965-0581 ext 2949, or 877-232-3919 (toll free)

What if I find errors in my report?
If you feel that DARS is not correctly analyzing your requirements, you should contact your department, or counselor for problems regarding your major, general education requirements and/or transfer requirements. You may contact the SBCC Counseling Department online at askme@sbcc.edu, or call or visit the Counseling Department in the Student Services Building, SS 120, phone 805-965-0581 ext. 2285 if you have any questions concerning your report.