Help & How-To
Help & How-To
Help & How-To: User Guides and Video Tutorials
We encourage you to explore the following self-help videos and user guides to learn more about Smart Plan. More resources and training materials will be available as we get closer to the official launch of the Smart Plan. Stay tuned—we are excited to support you on your academic journey! In the meantime, Ellucian provided helpful self-guided videos to introduce you to Smart Plan’s features and functionality.
Smart Plan User Guides
Ellucian Smart Plan Video Tutorials
What is Smart Plan
What is Smart Plan:
Learn how Smart Plan supports academic planning and degree completion.
How to View my Schedule
How to View my Schedule:
See how to access your current and planned course schedules.
How to View Course History
How to View Course History:
Review completed courses and academic progress.
How to Save a Plan
How to Save a Plan:
Learn how to save and update your academic plan.
What are the Dotted Lines
What are the Dotted Lines:
Understand what dotted lines mean within your plan.
How to Check Which Requirements a Course Fulfills
How to Check Which Requirements a Course Fulfills:
Understand how individual courses apply to your degree requirements.
Why is it Important to Validate the Plan
Why is it Important to Validate the Plan:
Discover why validating your plan ensures accuracy and alignment with degree requirements.
How to Drag and Drop Courses Within the Plan
How to Drag and Drop Courses Within the Plan:
Learn how to easily add, move, and reorganize courses within your academic plan using the drag and drop feature to adjust your schedule by term.
What is the Progress Bar
What is the Progress Bar:
Learn how the progress bar visually tracks your completion status.
How to Use the What If Feature
How to Use the What If Feature:
Learn how to create a plan for a different degree that you might be interested in.