QUICK FACTS FOR 2023 CERTIFICATION TRAINING :
Eligibility
Your eligibility is determined by whether you have :
• No certification or certification that expires on December 31 , 2023
• Never been suspended for hazing
• Active for 24 consecutive months before January 1 , 2023 and currently active for the year
GAC Level I
You may apply for Level I if :
• You have never been certified as a Graduate Advisor or last certification expired before April 1 , 2021 .
• You must include a sealed official transcript or a letter from the Registrar Office with official seal , that confirms you are at least five-year post baccalaureate with your application if you are applying for the first time . E-transcripts must be sent to gact @ aka1908 . com Attn : Patricia Watkins . Transcript must be received by January 17 , 2023 . Your transcript or letter will not be returned
• NO TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED if your certification expired after July 2006
GAC Level II
You may apply for Level II if :
• You have a current Graduate Advisor certification
• If your certification has expired within 24 months of April 1 , 2023
• NO TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED if your certification expired after July 2006
Verification
Your application must have signed verification statements
• Only an original application will be accepted . Digital signatures are acceptable .
• A soror that serves as Basileus cannot sign the Chapter Verification section for her own GAC application . In the event the Basileus is seeking certification , she must obtain the signature of the Grammateus .
Status
You will receive training status confirmation
• The International Graduate Advisors ’ Certification Committee will email approval or denial confirmation at least ten ( 10 ) days before the Certification training
• If application and / or registration fee for training is not submitted by deadline , your application will be denied
• Sorors that pay but are deemed ineligible , will receive a refund
• Sorors that pay but do not attend , will not receive a refund
Instructions for Graduate Advisor Certification ( GAC ) Certification Level l or Level ll Training :
1 . The GAC Fee for both Levels is $ 100.00 . Make your money order or certified check payable to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Inc . ® Personal checks will be returned .
2 . The $ 100.00 registration fee includes : Graduate Advisors ’ Certification Training Manual , General Information for the Collegian , Financial Operations Guide , Anti-Hazing Handbook , shipping / handling cost and light lunch . Materials will be mailed directly to the regional conference ,
3 . The application must contain all signatures ( digital signatures are acceptable ). If the application is not completed in its entirety , it may be deemed ineligible .
4 . The application with all signatures and the $ 100.00 registration fee must be RECEIVED by January 17 , 2023 , to the Corporate Office ( ATTN : GAC Training , 5656 S . Stony Island Avenue , Chicago , IL 60637 ). Please mail your application with tracking capabilities if you want to verify receipt by the Corporate Office .
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