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, visit the L&S KB for DARSX and follow the instructions.

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.

Log in with your NetID and password.

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."

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. Select 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. To do so, 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.