Level Three Training

The following outline provides an overview of the material covered in each module of Level Three. 

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View Level Three Learning Outcomes [pdf].

Module 1: Advising at USC

Student Responsibility for Advising

Module 2: University Policies and Procedures

University Withdrawal – Hardship Withdrawal
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic Forgiveness
Pass-Fail Grading
Independent Study & Internships
Senior Privilege
Graduation with Honors
Graduation Requirements & Application

Module 3: Academic Programs and Requirements

Accelerated Study Plans
Graduation with Leadership Distinction
Academic Common Market 
Undergraduate Studies
International Accelerator Program

Module 4: Advising Technology

Self Service Carolina: Maximum Credit Hours & Course Overload 
Degree Works: Processing Exceptions
EAB Navigate: Reporting - Appointment Summaries
EAB Navigate: Reporting - Appointment Stats
EAB Navigate: Reporting - Daily Appointments
EAB Navigate: Reporting - No-Shows
EAB Navigate: Reporting - Success Markers
EAB Navigate: Risk Levels & Indicators
EAB Navigate: Skills Analysis

Module 5: My USC Experience and Campus Resources

National Fellowship Advising
National Student Exchange

Module 6: Undergraduate Students and Special Populations

ROTC Students

Student Veterans

International Students

Module 7: Advising Profession and Practice

CAS Standards for Academic Advising Programs

Evolution of Academic Advising Profession & Practice

*Please note: The University Advising Center aims to keep all training material up-to-date and accurate. If you notice errors, please contact saramcc@mailbox.sc.edu.

 

Level Three Experiential Learning

In order to complete Level Three Certification, you must complete the Experiential component which includes the 5 items below: 

• Have 600 academic advising appointments since beginning employment at USC
• Use EAB Navigate to enter appointment notes & make referrals 
• Use the DegreeWorks planner to enter the advised course schedule and other curricular information
• Attend two approved in-person advisor training professional development series events
• Develop a Personal Philosophy of Academic Advising statement

 

Level Three Rewards

Advisors who successfully complete both components of Level Three receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to choose from the list of Level Three Rewards below.* 

• One-year membership to the National Academic Advising Association (new membership or renewal)
• NACADA Region 3 Conference Registration (limited)
• NACADA Online Course (limited)
• Appreciative Advising online course (limited)
• Appreciative Advising Institute Registration (limited)
• First Year Experience Conference Registration (limited)
• Other approved advising related Conference (limited)
• Advising book (from choice list)

*Further restrictions may apply.