For students who have earned credits, it is important to have a plan for completing remaining degree requirements. Most of Highline’s transfer degrees are general, allowing students flexibility to meet transfer institutions requirements. Students seeking more specific professional-technical (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees should work closely with their faculty advisors to stay on track towards their goals. The degree audit is an unofficial evaluation tool which applies students previous and current credits towards a degree. The college catalog lists general and specific degree requirements, including a list of courses which fulfill distribution areas.