Academic Advising Post-Appointment Survey

Please consider your Academic Advising experience and evaluate the following categories: academic guidance, career readiness, experiential learning, appointment preparation, and overall satisfaction. Your feedback is critical in helping us evaluate and enhance the advising experience at USC.

Student Information
USC Email: *	Please enter your @email.sc.edu address
I wish to remain anonymous:	Please note if you remain anonymous, your advisor and the University Advising Center will be unable to follow-up with you directly.
Survey
What is your academic college? *	Select One Arnold School of Public Health College of Arts and Sciences College of Education College of Engineering & Computing College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management College of Information & Communications College of Nursing College of Pharmacy College of Social Work Darla Moore School of Business School of Music Undergraduate Studies
Major: *	Select a College first
I am a first semester Transfer student. *	Yes No
Please select your advisor: *	Select a college first My advisor is not listed Other:  *
Academic Guidance
My Academic Advisor provided curricular information to prepare me for course registration. *	Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My Academic Advisor explained the degree requirements for my major to earn my degree (for example: progression requirements, prerequisite courses, major map, etc.) *	Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My Academic Advisor uses DegreeWorks to guide my advised course plan and monitor my degree progress. *	Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Student: I understand the curricular requirements of my major and how to evaluate my progress towards degree. *	Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Career Readiness
Have you discussed your career goals and/or career interests with your Academic Advisor? *	YES, I discussed my career goals and/or interests with my Advisor during my most recent advising session. SOMEWHAT, we discussed my interests but I'm still exploring my career goals. NO, my Advisor did not/has not ever asked me about my career goals. N/A - I discussed my career goals and interests in a previous advising session. My career goals have not changed.
In order to pursue my career goals and/or interests, my Advisor provided guidance on: *	Gaining work experience in my intended field (internships, clinicals, field work, student teaching, practicums, etc.) Researching graduate school Obtaining specific knowledge related to my intended career (coursework) Obtaining specific skills related to my intended career (i.e. problem solving, communication skills, ability to work in teams, etc.) Working with a faculty member to discuss career opportunities, research, etc. Visiting Exploratory Advising Visiting the Career Center Visiting my College's Career Services office Other:
Experiential Learning
As a result of my academic advising experience, I understand the Experiential Learning/Beyond the Classroom opportunities available to me at USC. *	YES, my Advisor explained and discussed experiential learning opportunities SOMEWHAT, we briefly discussed experiential learning opportunities NO, my Advisor and I did not discuss experiential learning opportunities N/A - I shared with my Advisor I am not interested in experiential learning opportunities at this time Please explain:
Please indicate below what opportunities you discussed with your Advisor [check all that apply] *	Undergraduate Research Workplace Experiences (internships, fieldwork, student teaching, practicums, etc.) Service (Service Saturday, volunteer experiences) Study Abroad Leadership Opportunities (peer leadership, peer educator roles) Campus Involvement (student organizations and campus events) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion My USC Experience/Co-Curricular Transcript Graduation with Leadership Distinction Organizations associated with my major Other:
Advisor Support
My Advisor referred me to academic or campus resources (such as the Student Success Center, Writing Center, Career Center, Pre-Professional Advising, Counseling, Student Disability Resource Center, etc.) *	YES, my Advisor explained and referred me to specific offices and/or campus resources SOMEWHAT, my Advisor briefly mentioned academic or campus resources NO, my Advisor did not explain or refer me to campus resources. N/A - I shared with my Advisor I am not interested in campus resources at this time.
My Advisor cares about me and my well-being. *	Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My Advisor answered my questions. *	Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree NA - I did not have questions for my Advisor
Student Appointment Preparation
Student: How did you prepare for your most recent academic advising experience?
I prepared for advising using this resource / strategy I did not prepare for advising using this resource / strategy I do not know what this is? Reviewed my DegreeWorks degree audit Reviewed previous advisement notes (e.g. notes in Degree Works) Reviewed other advising/registration resources (e.g. the Academic Bulletin, a major map, sc.edu/advising, etc.) Prepared a list of questions for my Advisor Listed current semester courses and expected grades Prepared a list of potential courses for next semester Other: For example, some colleges provide students with pre-advising worksheets or online resources.
Overall
Academic Advising includes guiding students on academic/major requirements, career readiness, and experiential learning opportunities. Considering these intended outcomes, how satisfied are you with your academic advising experience?
Academic/Major requirements *	Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
Career Readiness *	Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
Experiential Learning Opportunities *	Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
Your feedback is important! Please share any comments you have on your academic advising experience.