How to Get Started with DegreeCycle: A Step-by-Step Guide


Whether you’re a freshman figuring out your first semester or a senior planning your graduation, DegreeCycle is your all-in-one student success platform. This guide will walk you through the basics of getting started.
✅ Step 1: Create Your Free Account
Visit degreecycle.com
Click “Sign Up”
Use your school email for the best experience
Verify your email and log in to access your dashboard
📘 Step 2: Complete Onboarding
After logging in, you’ll be asked a few questions:
Your university
Your degree program
Start term and year
This helps DegreeCycle generate your graduation roadmap.
🎓 Step 3: Generate Your Graduation Plan
Navigate to the “Advisor” tab
Click “Generate Plan”
Review the plan, which includes:
Degree requirements
Suggested course sequence
Term-by-term progress
🗓️ Step 4: Plan Your Week
Go to the “Study” tab
Click “Start Weekly Plan”
Enter your current class topics or upload your syllabus
DegreeCycle will auto-generate a:
Study breakdown for each day
Weekly calendar
Tasks list
🧠 Step 5: Use DegreeMate (AI Advisor)
Confused or need help deciding something?
Chat with DegreeMate, your AI-powered academic assistant
Ask questions like:
“What classes should I take next?”
“How do I improve my GPA?”
📚 Bonus: Bookmark Important Links
Tired of managing 10+ school tabs?
Add all your class portals, email, LMS, and resources to Bookmarks
One-click access, all in one place
🚀 You’re All Set!
DegreeCycle helps you plan smarter, study better, and stay on track.
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