In this section, “degree plan” means a statement of the course of study requirements that an undergraduate student enrolled in a public higher education institution must complete to graduate from the institution. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each undergraduate student enrolled in a public senior higher education institution shall file a degree plan with the institution as soon as practicable but not later than by the completion of 45 credit hours of course work. Each undergraduate student who transfers to a public senior higher education institution with at least 45 credit hours of course work shall file a degree plan with the institution during the student’s first semester at the institution. Each degree–seeking undergraduate student enrolled at a community college shall file a degree plan with the institution on entering the institution. A degree plan filed under this section shall: Be developed in consultation with: An academic advisor in the student’s degree program; or If an academic advisor is not available in the student’s degree program, any academic advisor at the institution; and Follow a pathway to a degree as required under § 15–115 of this subtitle.