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Higher Education Background Checks Built for Campus Safety
Screen faculty, staff, and student-facing roles with thoroughness and compliance — protecting your students and your institution's reputation.
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Campus safety
Why Higher Education Demands the Most Rigorous Screening
Every faculty member, staff person, and student-facing employee has direct access to students and campus communities. A missed background check isn't a paperwork gap — it's a safety and reputational risk for your entire institution.
Campus-first screening
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Higher standard
How 3rd Degree Sets a Higher Standard for Higher Ed Screening
PBSA-accredited. Built for campus safety and regulatory compliance.
No setup fees or minimums
Start screening when you need to — no upfront costs or contracts.
24 to 90 hour turnaround
Keep your academic hiring pipeline moving with timely results.
Locked-in pricing
Plan your screening budget with confidence.
U.S.-based support
Get responsive help from a team that understands higher ed compliance.
No offshore checks
All checks handled domestically for maximum accuracy.
Campus safety compliance
Built-in support for Title IX, Clery Act, and state-level higher ed requirements.
Customer proof
Trusted by Higher Education Institutions Across the Country
"Screening faculty, staff, and student-facing roles requires rigor and consistency. 3rd Degree delivers both — with the compliance support our institution needs."
Dr. Margaret Liu
VP Human Resources, State University System
"Their abuse registry and background checks are exactly what we need for our education programs. Fast turnaround and excellent support."
James Whitfield
Director of HR, Pacific College
"We screen hundreds of faculty and staff annually. 3rd Degree's platform makes it effortless — automated workflows and real-time dashboards save our team hours."
Rebecca Torres
HR Manager, Metropolitan Community College
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Frequently Asked Questions
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