Engaged learning experiences count toward your Experiential and Applied Learning Record—an official university credential that documents your experiences at IU Indianapolis.
By tracking your high-quality learning experiences through the Record, you experience numerous benefits.
In the Record, you’ll have a Registrar-verified document showcasing your involvement in engaged learning experiences within courses, on-campus, and within the community.
You can use the information on your Record during interviews with prospective employers or graduate and professional schools, when drafting your resume and cover letter, or in graduate or professional school applications.
The Record keeps track of your experiences, how much time you spent on them, and when you completed them, giving you a comprehensive summary and lookback at your undergraduate career.
Using the Record has not only helped me showcase my on-campus experience, but it has also given me a way to talk about the skills and knowledge that I have gained here at IUPUI [now IU Indianapolis].
— Luan Brits, class of 2021 psychology major
Follow these tips:
Employers are looking for more than just a degree and GPA. They want to see engaged learning experiences that set you apart and that helped you build additional knowledge and skills. Just consider these stats from a recent NACE survey of qualities employers seek in candidates.
82 %Written communication skills
81 %Problem-solving skills
79 %Ability to work in a team
67 %Leadership skills
