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Everything You Need to Know Before Your Next Registration

Real answers backed by 1,000,000+ verified courses from 6,600+ schools. No fluff — just what you need to plan smarter and graduate on time.

About Course Compass

What is Course Compass and how does it help me graduate on time?

Course Compass instantly builds your personalized 4-year degree plan so you never miss a requirement or waste a semester. Here's what you get:

  • 1,000,000+ verified courses from 6,600+ schools — the largest database in America
  • AI-powered recommendations tailored to your goals
  • Automatic prerequisite checks so you never register for the wrong class
  • Professor ratings from Rate My Professors to help you pick the best sections
  • Real-time progress tracking toward every requirement
  • Grad school pathway planning for 13 career paths (Pro)
How much does Course Compass cost?

Course Compass offers three options — no free tier:

  • Pay Per Plan ($2.99/plan): One AI-generated degree plan, progress tracking, course search — no subscription
  • Premium ($4.99/mo): Up to 2 plans, AI recommendations, professor ratings, advanced analytics, AI Humanizer
  • Pro ($9.99/mo): Unlimited plans + everything in Premium + grad school planning for 13 career pathways
Will this work at my school?

Almost certainly yes. Course Compass covers every Title IV accredited school in America — that's 6,600+ institutions with 1,000,000+ verified courses:

  • Public and private universities
  • Community colleges
  • Technical and vocational schools
  • All 50 states plus territories — no exceptions
Is there any risk? Can I cancel anytime?

Zero risk. Cancel anytime from your account settings with one click — no questions asked. You keep full access to premium features through the end of your billing period.

Course Planning Questions

What's the fastest way to build a complete course plan?

Skip the spreadsheet. Enter your school and major into Course Compass and get a verified, semester-by-semester plan in under 2 minutes. Here's what it handles instantly:

  1. Maps every degree requirement (gen ed, major, electives)
  2. Sequences prerequisites so you never register out of order
  3. Balances your course load to avoid burnout semesters
  4. Aligns electives with your career goals
  5. Adjusts automatically when plans change

Without a verified plan, one wrong course can delay graduation by a full year. Build my plan now →

How do I know exactly which classes to take each semester?

Without a verified plan, students risk taking courses out of sequence — which can delay graduation by a full year. Course Compass eliminates that risk instantly:

  • Generates a 12-15 credit balanced schedule every semester
  • Mixes challenging and lighter courses to prevent burnout
  • Locks in prerequisites early so you're never blocked
  • Saves flexible electives for when you need breathing room

Every semester is mapped to your specific major and timeline. No guesswork, no wasted semesters.

How do I find every requirement for my specific major?

Stop digging through catalog PDFs. Course Compass instantly loads verified requirements for your exact major at your school — pulled from 6,600+ institutions:

  • Every required course for your major — nothing missed
  • Complete prerequisite chains in the right order
  • All general education requirements mapped out
  • Elective options aligned with your career goals
How do I make sure I graduate on time — not a semester late?

One missed prerequisite can push graduation back an entire year — and cost you thousands in extra tuition. Course Compass prevents that:

  • Builds a verified 4-year plan from day one
  • Validates every prerequisite so you never get blocked
  • Tracks real-time progress toward every requirement
  • Automatically adjusts when courses aren't available
  • Alerts you to issues before they cost you a semester

Students without a plan are 3x more likely to take extra semesters. Don't risk it.

How Course Compass Works

How does the AI build my personalized plan in under 2 minutes?

You enter your school, major, and goals. In under 2 minutes, our AI cross-references verified data to generate your plan. It analyzes:

  • Every requirement and prerequisite for your specific major
  • Your career goals and academic interests
  • Course difficulty levels and real professor ratings from Rate My Professors
  • The optimal sequence to keep you on track every semester

The result: a verified, balanced, semester-by-semester roadmap built specifically for you. No guessing. No spreadsheets.

Will this replace my academic advisor?

No — Course Compass makes your advisor meetings 10x more productive. Instead of starting from scratch, you walk in prepared:

  • Arrive with a verified, complete plan to review together
  • Discuss concrete options instead of vague ideas
  • Explore "what if" scenarios on your own time, 24/7
  • Track progress between appointments so nothing slips

Advisors love students who come prepared. You'll get better guidance in half the time.

Why should I use Course Compass instead of DegreeWorks?

DegreeWorks shows what you've already done. It looks backward.

Course Compass tells you exactly what to do next. It looks forward. Here's what DegreeWorks can't do:

  • Build complete 4-year plans with verified course data
  • Give AI-powered recommendations tailored to your goals
  • Work across all 6,600+ schools (DegreeWorks is single-school only)
  • Include real professor ratings from Rate My Professors to help you pick the best sections

See the full side-by-side comparison →

I'm transferring schools — will I lose credits or graduate late?

Not with Course Compass. Transfer students are the most likely to lose credits and graduate late — but our AI prevents that:

  • Maps credit equivalencies across all 6,600+ schools instantly
  • Analyzes your transcript so you never lose a credit you've earned
  • Shows exactly how your credits apply at your new institution
  • Builds an updated graduation plan from your current standing

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Planning?

Join students at 6,600+ schools who already have a verified degree plan. Build yours in under 2 minutes — starting at $2.99.