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Program in Human Biology
School of Humanities and Sciences

HumBio Degree Progress Checks for Seniors

Both SFACT and MAP are essential for confirming HumBio major degree requirements. During the enrollment period of each quarter, add your approved courses to MAP. Automated reminders will be sent regularly via Smartsheet during this time.

Definitions:

SFACT (Course of Study Design Tool) : Used for course approvals and changes; meeting with SAs or Student Services is required for reapproval.

MAP (My Academic Path) : Stanford's degree audit tool; only add courses approved in SFACT. Request exceptions from Student Services for unlisted approved courses.

Action Steps:

  1. Meet with Student Services in Autumn (note: individual deadlines based on alphabetical order found below). Seniors with updates to be made in SFACT may consult with Student Advisors (SAs) but should contact Student Services for reapproval.
    1. Samantha Cooper: https://go.oncehub.com/scooper
    2. Cherene Zingg: https://go.oncehub.com/ChereneZingg
  2. In following quarters, Move Classes in MAP for any Breadth, Depth or Upper Division requirements. Consult Student Services anytime you make changes in SFACT, which must be approved before inputting courses into MAP. Note: NCAA Student-Athletes must meet with Student Services to update MAP.
  3. By your final undergraduate quarter, MAP and SFACT must match exactly. Seniors will not be able to make changes to MAP for HumBio degree requirements after enrollment closes without consulting with Student Services.
  4. Fill out the HumBio Diploma Ceremony form which will be sent directly to you via Smartsheet (available in March) and Apply to Graduate  as per the Registrar's Office deadlines.
When is my Degree Progress Check?

All seniors must meet with Student Services before November and no later than Winter Quarter Enrollment to understand remaining graduation requirements.

By October 1st, students must update SFACT with their Capstone choice. In MAP, HumBio 191: Practicum is the default choice, for all other options you will need to click on Select Alternate Path. 

Individual degree progress check dates are assigned for Seniors by last name. Students may schedule a meeting anytime during their assigned week, as listed below:

  • Week 2: A-B & NCAA Athletes due October 3rd
  • Week 3: C-J due October 10th
  • Week 4: K-Mi due October 17th
  • Week 5: Mo-R due October 24th
  • Week 6: S-Z due October 31st
  • Week 7: HumBio Minors 
After meeting with Student Services, Students may view notes about their remaining coursework in SFACT and continue updating MAP until it is locked mid-Spring quarter for conferral. 

Apply to Graduate in Axess 

Refer to the Registrar's website for specific dates and deadlines for each quarter. You can find a step-by-step guide and other "to do" items on the Registrar's website. The Registrar's Office will send a separate email to Seniors regarding university requirements. Coterm students should contact their graduate program about when it is best to apply to graduate.