Level Two Training

The following outline provides an overview of the material covered in each module of Level Two. Select demonstration videos are also available. 

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View Level Two Learning Outcomes [pdf].

Module 1: Advising at USC

College Enrollment & Graduation

Change of Major

Graduation and Retention Network (GarNET)

Module 2: University Policies and Procedures

Admissions Requirements

Suspension, Return from Suspension/Readmission to USC

Holds & Course Restrictions

Second Major & Second Degree

Module 3: Academic Programs and Requirements

Program of Study

Major Maps  

Progression Requirements 

Change of Major (policies & procedures)

Course Equivalencies & Transfer Credit

Study Abroad

Scholarships

Module 4: Advising Technology

Processing Curriculum Changes 

Degree Works: Using Catalog Year

EAB Navigate: Appointment Campaign, Utilizing the Advanced Search, Creating & Utilizing Watch Lists

Course Restrictions, Designators, & Attributes

Navigating the Carolina Core Website

Module 5: My USC Experience and Campus Resources

Major Change Advising Services 
Academic Success Coaching 
Study Abroad 
Undergraduate Research

Module 6: Undergraduate Students and Special Populations

Transfer Students

Module 7: Advising Profession and Practice

30-Minute Advisor Workflow

*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 Two Experiential Learning

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

• Have 300 academic advising appointments since beginning employment at USC
• Use EAB Navigate to enter appointment notes & make referrals 
• Use DegreeWorks to enter the advised course schedule and other curricular information
• Attend two approved in-person advisor training professional development series events
• Respond to the Case Study available in Blackboard

 

Level Two Rewards

Advisors who successfully complete both components of Level Two receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to choose from the list of Level Two 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)
• Advising book (from choice list)

*Further restrictions may apply.