Questions and answers
What is CAPP?
It is a tool that can be used, by both students and advisors, for Academic Advising and Program Planning as well as for degree audit or graduation evaluation. CAPP compares the student’s academic history to the program in which he/she is enrolled in Banner. CAPP produces a report that shows how LAU courses, transfer courses, and courses in-progress apply toward degree requirements. CAPP will not replace the Graduation Check Sheet. It is primarily a tool for Advising and Program Planning only.
Who can use CAPP degree evaluation?
All students can, with the exception of: Excelsior College (ECD), Special, Undecided/Undeclared students.
Why should I use CAPP?
The CAPP evaluation lists the degree requirements, summarizes progress based on your academic record, and assists in selecting courses.
What is a "What-If" Evaluation?
The "What-If" option allows you to run an evaluation for any program or major other than your current one. Use it to run an evaluation for another major, concentration, or minor.
Some courses are hyperlinked on my degree evaluation and some are not. How can I see the descriptions for all courses in my program?
The system highlights courses that you have not yet taken. For additional information, click the course(s), and you will see the LAU online catalog.
How does CAPP decide where to place the courses I have completed?
CAPP processes your courses chronologically, based on a "best-fit" approach against the pre-defined program requirements. It processes your courses, by matching and assigning each one to the requirements in your degree program.
The degree evaluation placed one of my courses in two places. Is that okay?
NO. CAPP is programmed to recognize that courses can not fulfill multiple requirements. Please report such ERRORS immediately to the Registrar’s Office.
I met ENG009 with SAT scores. Does CAPP know that I don’t have to complete ENG009?
Yes. As long as we have your test scores, the system is capable of marking requirements as met.
Does the CAPP evaluation include my currently registered courses?
Yes. CAPP includes all your courses in which you are registered for. An “R” appears under the source column next to the course indicating a registered course.
Some requirements have "and" & "or" next to them. What does this mean?
- “OR” means you can take the requirement listed next to it or the one listed above it.
- “AND” means you must take the requirement listed next to it and the one above it.
What happens to a course when I receive an "I" (incomplete) grade?
Courses with incomplete grades appear as unused on the evaluation until a final grade has been recorded. Then the course will be used appropriately.
Will my transferred courses appear on the CAPP degree evaluation?
Yes. Transferred courses are part of your LAU academic record. They can be identified by the “T” grade under the source column.
What do I do if CAPP lists my major incorrectly?
To update your major, refer to the Registrar‘s Office to proceed with a change of major.
I can only process my evaluation on one major at a time. What if I am working for a second major or second concentration?
To evaluate a second major, use the "What-If Analysis" link at the bottom of the page.
I haven’t declared my major yet, how can I be sure I am on track with my prospective major?
Use the "What-If Analysis" to evaluate your coursework against any major program available.
How can I find my MAJOR COURSES GPA?
For most majors, all the required major courses are listed in ONE area. The grade point average G.P.A. appears at the end of this area.
What are the Program and Overall GPAs that are listed on the first page of my evaluation?
- The overall grade point average is your cumulative grade point average.
- The program grade point average is the actual GPA of the courses used towards your program requirements.
Whom should I contact if I have a problem with my evaluation?
For assistance, you can contact the Registrar’s Office for an Appointment to check your Degree Audit and Graduation information. Priority will be given to senior class and final-year graduating class, after consulting first with their advisor or chair for proper advice and action.
What if nothing happens when I select "Generate New Evaluation"?
In few instances, the system will display the following message “Unable to process your request at this time. Please try back later.” You must select the radio button next to your valid program.
How can I check an approved petition for requirement(s) substitution?
The course(s) that have been substituted will automatically be used to fulfill the requirement specified, and you will see that course listed next to the requirement.
I have been exempted from taking a course, how can I be sure that a requirement has been waived?
A waiver will be noted as "waived" alongside the requirement.
N.B. a course can be waived, but its credits cannot. If a course is waived, then another course(s) of equivalent credits must be taken to meet the missing credits. Minimum total credits for each major and minor must be met.
I have repeated a course more than once, what happens to the old grades?
- The highest passed grade will appear in the evaluation if the repeated course has been removed from your records (i.e., it is marked with an ‘E’ for excluded in the repeat column on your transcript). If you are repeating the course at the time of evaluation, the previous course grade still applies to the evaluation until a new grade is recorded.
- Failed (F), Withdrawn (W), Not Passed (NP) and Incomplete (I) courses do not apply to the evaluation. These courses can be found under the “Additional Information” option.
Why do I have so many courses listed as Electives?
Some programs require specific number of elective credits, others do not. Any additional coursework that appears in this category has not been specified as fulfilling a specific degree requirement. Example: Transferred courses evaluated as free electives will show among these courses, as well as, additional courses taken in a second major/concentration other than your primary ones.