Overview

Below are the steps for using DARSX and related FAQ's.

Access DARSX

For staff (faculty, deans, and advisors) who have already obtained authorization & permissions to use DARSX, you may access DARSX here: dars.services.wisc.edu/darsx

Step 1: Acquire DARSX access

For L&S staff looking to gain DARSX access, email your request to aim@saa.ls.wisc.edu

For all other schools looking to gain access to DARSX, email your request to dars@em.wisc.edu

***School of Engineering and School of Education do not use DARSX for DARS exceptions.

Step 2: Go to DARSX and authenticate with NetID

Navigate to dars.services.wisc.edu/darsx

Login with NetID and password

Step 3: 

Request an exception

For staff (faculty, deans, and advisors) who have already logged into DARSX, authorized users may request an exception for a student by following these steps:

Step 1: Click on request exception

Highlight the requestor tab  and click request exception below it

Step 2: Search for student

You can enter a Campus ID or search by name

Step 3: Select the major or certificate for which you wish to request an exception

All of a student's majors and certificates will be shown.  Select the one you wish to request an exception for by clicking on it.

Step 4 :  Select the requirement for which you wish to create a DARS exception

The requirements in DARSX should mirror the order in which they appear on a DARS report.

Scroll down to the requirement where you wish to make an exception

In most cases you will be able to choose a course to add to a requirement.  Simply click the drop down and choose the course you wish to use in the exception.  In other cases you may be able to specify a different number of credits to satisfy a requirement as well.  Simply type the number of credits into the "Satisfied with credits" box.

FAQs

Why can't I see all of the requirements on a DARS audit when requesting a DARS exception in DARSX?

There are several roles in the DARSX system.  Academic advisors are usually assigned a role that only allows them to view major/certificate requirements.  Deans will usually be able to see School/College requirements as well as General Education requirements.