
Welcome to Advise USC
The goal of the Advise USC Program is to build a standardized, equitable, and measurable practice of student advising using a modern, enterprise level solution.
Featured Updates
- Reigniting the ChargeAt the start of the Spring 2023 semester, the Advise USC Program steering committee welcomed Interim Provost Elizabeth Graddy and Vice Provost of Academic Programs… Continue reading Reigniting the Charge
- Listening to the Campus CommunityThroughout the summer and early into the fall semester, the Advise USC Program Steering Committee engaged the campus community in listening sessions to better understand… Continue reading Listening to the Campus Community
- Journey of the Steering CommitteeEarly in the Spring 2022 semester, at the request of Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Andrew McConnell Stott,… Continue reading Journey of the Steering Committee

Advise USC Program
Academic Programs is leading the effort to replace the Advisement Database (ADB) launched in 2007. In 2021 WASC recommended “USC develop advising practices and technology systems that will support goals for convergence, inclusion and timely degree completion” (CFR 2.12)
Based on review of industry-leading platforms and in consideration of platforms in use at USC, implementation of Salesforce Student Success Hub begins in Fall 2023.
Based on our Steering Committee’s analysis of administrative practices impacting the student experience, the Advise USC Program must include processes and support for organizational changes as needed.
The Advise USC Program will deliver an enterprise level licensing strategy and governance to reduce costs.