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How It Works
1. Sign Up
You must join the Cardinal Flight Path to receive credit for your activities. If you haven’t joined yet, follow the steps below to access and sign up on the path.
Sign up on the Cardinal Flight Path in EngageUofL to begin earning your Career Readiness Digital Badge. This allows us to track your progress and share important updates.
2. Complete Activities
Participate in approved co-curricular activities within each of the four competency areas listed below. For each area, complete either:
- Three foundational-level activities, or
- One advanced-level activity
Competency Areas:
- Career Development & Professionalism
- Communication & Teamwork
- Leadership & Belonging
- Thinking & Technology
3. Track Your Progress
Add your activities and reflections through EngageUofL’s Cardinal Flight Path.
Important Submission Info:
- Activities must be submitted within 60 days of participation to count.
- If you’re graduating, all activities must be submitted by Reading Day of your graduation semester.
To Track Involvement & Reflect:
- Log in to EngageUofL using your ULink credentials
- Click your profile image (top right) and select Paths
- Choose Cardinal Flight from the dropdown
- Select an approved activity
- Provide your participation details, track your progress, and complete reflection questions.
4. Request Your Badge
After completing all requirements, submit your badge request through the Cardinal Flight Path on EngageUofL. You may apply as soon as you’re eligible—there’s no need to wait until your final semester.
5. Optional: Graduation Recognition
Students who earn the Cardinal Flight Career Readiness Digital Badge may apply to receive a graduation cord. To qualify, you must:
- Have a submitted graduation application for your graduation semester
- Submit your badge request via the Cardinal Flight Path by Reading Day of your graduation semester
Note: Summer graduates do not have a commencement ceremony but typically participate in the Fall Commencement.