Cardinal Flight

The Cardinal Flight Career Readiness Digital Badge is designed specifically for undergraduate business majors. 

By participating, you acknowledge that:

• You acknowledge that the University of Louisville College of Business reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Cardinal Flight Digital Badge program at any time.
• You are a current College of Business undergraduate student and voluntarily choose to participate in the Cardinal Flight digital badge program. Participation is optional, and you may withdraw at any time simply by discontinuing your involvement. No formal action is needed to withdraw. Please note that the College reserves the right to use any submissions and reflections you have already provided.
• To request the badge and any associated rewards, you must be an active undergraduate student in the College of Business.
• You understand that the University of Louisville College of Business may use your name, image and words (written, audio, photographs and/or video) for promotional purposes in print and digital media.

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A digital badge is a visual representation of a micro-credential that is clickable and shareable online and contains unique verifiable metadata of an individual’s demonstrated skills and accomplishments.

A digital badge has four basic elements:

• Icon – The visual representation of the badge itself and what people see when the badge is displayed online.
• Metadata – This is information embedded within the badge’s digital code and ensures the authenticity of the badge. This metadata contains the name of the person who earned the badge, criteria required to earn the badge, issue date, keyword tags and any other relevant information to convey the value of the credential.
• Issuer Organization – Includes the name and logo of the organization that issued the badge, which establishes the credibility and authenticity of the badge.
• Display Platform – Digital badges are displayed on a secure digital credentialing platform and provide a trusted method for real-time credential verification.

Digital badges can be showcased in several ways:

• Upload digital badge to smartphone wallets.
• Share verifiable achievements to social media.
• Add digital badge to LinkedIn profile.
• Embed digital badge image in email signature.
• Add digital badge URL to digital resume or online portfolio.

You can earn the badge in as few as 2–3 semesters, especially if you complete some activities over the summer. However, there’s no rush—you have until you apply for graduation to finish, allowing you to progress at your own pace. To stay on track, aim to complete a few activities each semester and maintain your momentum toward earning the badge.

• Co-curricular activities are experiences outside the classroom that complement academic learning and foster personal and professional growth. Examples of co-curricular activities include internships, co-ops, research, study abroad programs, leadership experiences, volunteer work, tutoring, student professional organizations, participation in campus organizations and sports and attendance at campus events.
• Foundational activities are exploratory in nature. They introduce students to basic-level, structured experiences that support personal growth and prepare them for deeper engagement.
• Advanced activities involve greater immersion. Students engage more deeply and apply their knowledge or skills through structured experiences that further enhance their development.

LinkedIn Learning is a free online platform available to all UofL students, faculty and staff. It offers access to over 6,000 courses in business, technology, software and creative topics. It’s an excellent way to build your resume, develop new skills and fulfill requirements for the Cardinal Flight Career Readiness Digital Badge.

After completing a course, you can add a certificate of completion and newly acquired skills to your LinkedIn profile.

Learn how to access your free LinkedIn Learning account:
louisville.edu/digital-transformation/learn/linkedin-learning

You can track your overall progress using the progress bar on the Cardinal Flight path in EngageUofL.

To receive credit for your involvement, you must be able to prove the date and completion of each event or activity.

Automatically Tracked Participation

Some events and activities automatically track your participation when you:

• Swipe your student ID at check-in, or
• Scan a QR code provided at the event or activity site.

Manually Tracked Participation

If your participation is not automatically recorded, you must self-report the experience and upload proof of participation using the “Report Experience” link in EngageUofL.

Accepted Forms of Proof

You may provide any of the following forms of documentation (but not limited to):

• A selfie or photo showing you actively participating in the event or activity.
• Verification from an official representative (e.g., staff, supervisor, or organizer), excluding personal contacts such as friends or relatives.
• A confirmation email, letter, or ticket with your name.
• A photo or scan of a ticket stub, membership card, or similar document.
• A screenshot or certificate with your name and completion date from an online activity, workshop, or training.
• Any other official documentation that clearly verifies your participation or completion.

Academic Integrity Reminder

Submitting false or misleading information for event check-ins or self-reported experiences is considered academic dishonesty and will be formally reported.

Once your badge request is approved, you’ll receive an email from Credly with instructions on how to access, download and share your digital badge.

Credly is a nationally recognized digital credentialing platform that partners with organizations to issue and manage verified digital badges and credentials.

No, each requirement must be fulfilled with a unique experience. This helps you get the most out of the program by exploring a variety of opportunities.

That said, if you participate in a more in-depth experience—like studying abroad—reach out to us. In rare cases, it may count toward more than one requirement if it clearly meets multiple criteria.

The Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) provides a summary report of your self-reported involvement at the University of Louisville. It reflects your participation in co-curricular activities and experiential learning.

To view or download your CCT:

1. Log in to EngageUofL.
2. Click your profile image in the top right corner.
3. Select Co-Curricular Transcript from the menu.

Note: The CCT is not a resume. To learn how to translate your co-curricular experiences into resume content, schedule an appointment with the College of Business Ulmer Career Center.

No. Cardinal Flight credit is not associated with academic credit, and students do not receive academic credit for completing the program.

No, only experiences completed on or after August 1, 2022, are eligible for the Cardinal Flight program.

All submitted experiences must include proof of participation to be counted toward your badge.