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Our Philosophy

"Appreciative Advising helps students capitalize and make meaningful their collegiate, academic, and extra-curricular opportunities and experiences. Appreciative Advising is a reciprocal approach to advising where both the student and the advisor benefit and learn. The ultimate goal is to lead a change of perspective for both the advisor and the student.” –Bloom, Huston, and He (2008)

In support of the University of Southern California’s retention initiatives, the Office of Academic Counseling will establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with key campus and community stakeholders to enhance the persistence and success of students on academic notice and those seeking readmission. Through innovative, student-centered programming and targeted interventions offered via the Appreciative Advising Program, we aim to proactively support students on academic notice and those at risk of academic difficulty.

Goals for Students

Avoiding Academic Notice

To support students on academic notice in achieving academic success and regaining good standing.

Avoiding Disqualification

To decrease the number of USC students who may be academically disqualified from the university.

Readmission

To facilitate the readmission of students who have been academically disqualified from USC.

Retention

To increase the six-year graduation rate of USC’s undergraduate population.