Exploration Credits Application Guide

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Step 1. Log into Bear Tracks

Log into Bear Tracks using your CCID.

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Step 2. Navigate to Exploration Credits

  1. Click on the Manage Classes tile
  2. Click on Exploration Credit Application in the left hand navigation menu and select the term for which you would like to apply.

The Manage Classes screen on Bear Tracks, within the Exploration Credit Application section

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Step 3. Application Steps

  1. Understand Policy, Eligibility and Instructions
  2. Select the Class
    • The Select the Class screen in the Exploration Credit Application. This example shows three class options with their descriptions, days and times, instructor, units, and blank colums for application status, approver status, and approver comment.
    • Use the checkbox beside the class information to select the class for which you would like to apply.
      • Reminder: you may take a maximum of 3 units of exploration credits per term and a maximum of 6 units of exploration credits per academic year.
        • Note: You can apply for two term (A/B) classes by applying to the “B” portion of the class.
    • A message will appear asking you if you would like to proceed.
      • Yes: confirms your selection as completed. You will not be able to select any other classes at this time.
      • No: removes the selected class and allows you to re-select a class.
    • Once you have confirmed the class you would like to apply for exploration credits in, select Next to move to application Step 3.
  3. Review and Submit
    • This is the final opportunity to review your selection. Select the Submit button to finalize and submit your application.
    • A message will appear asking you if you would like to proceed with submitting your application.
      • Yes: submits your application. A message will pop up confirming your application has been submitted.
      • No: returns you to application Step 3.
    • Please note, once your application is submitted, you cannot cancel it.

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Step 4. Monitor the Status of Your Application

  1. Return to the “Select the Class” portion of the application per the steps above.
    • The Select the Class screen in the Exploration Credit Application. This example shows that one of the three class options previously mentioned now lists Submitted in the Application Status column and Pending in the Approver Status column.
  2. The application in the example above currently shows as Submitted and Pending approval. The Approver Status will update to Approved or Denied once your Faculty makes a decision on your application. They may also add an Approver Comment to provide additional information related to their decision.

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