Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate Program
Are you Arch Ready?
The Arch is more than just a symbol here at UGA; it represents our time-honored traditions and marks the boundary between college life and the professional world. That's where the UGA Career Center comes in – we're dedicated to supporting your journey towards a fulfilling career.
The Arch Ready Certificate
Being "Arch Ready" means being fully prepared for life after graduation. Our Arch Ready programs are designed to equip you with the skills and experiences that employers and graduate schools value the most. From acing interviews to building strong networks, we’ve got you covered!
You can choose to attend individual programs based on your interests and needs. But if you're up for a challenge, we invite you to commit to attending five programs in one semester. By doing so, you'll earn the prestigious Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate – a symbol of your readiness to excel in your future career.
Arch Ready programs are facilitated by industry professionals, UGA Mentors, and UGA Career Consultants. Through these programs, you will acquire the most up-to-date and valuable insights from experts in the field.
This semester, the majority of our programs will be offered virtually, with a few in-person options. Check our event calendar on the Career Center website or Handshake to find out the format of each program. Virtual programs will be conducted via Zoom Webinar or Zoom Meeting, accessible through Handshake. Be sure to login to the Handshake event on the program's day/time.
The Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate is designed to develop a strong sense of professionalism in students. In that light, we ask students to respect the following guidelines when attending an Arch Ready event:
- Arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop or event. Students arriving more than 5 minutes late won't receive credit for attending.
- Maintain a professional brand on Zoom. Though online learning can feel casual, please use a respectful profile picture, and consider your appearance when using video. For in-person events, present yourself as you would to potential employers or alumni.
- If you attend an Arch Ready event, you will receive a confirmation email after completing each post-event survey. If you are attending for class credit, please save this email and use it as confirmation that you attended the event for your class. This email can also be useful to students for self-tracking their attended events.
- Register for all virtual programs through your Handshake account. Arch Ready credit towards the certificate will not be granted without registering via the Handshake event link.
"What’s in it for me?"
The Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate gives you a competitive edge! Covering essential professional development topics such as resume/CV writing, interviewing, and networking, this comprehensive program prepares you well for life after the Arch. Upon completion, you'll receive a formal digital Arch Ready certificate, showcasing your readiness to excel in your future career. You can add this certificate to your resume and promote your completion on LinkedIn.
Which Arch Ready Programs are best for you?
Take this short Arch Ready Buzzfeed Quiz to find out which Arch Ready programs will help you the most this semester!
Need help tracking your attendance?
Download this Arch Ready Program Self-Tracker Fillable Form.
Obtaining the Arch Ready Certificate
To support the professional development of UGA students, the Career Center offers an “Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate” program each semester. Obtaining the certificate is easy!
- Make sure to register for each virtual event via the Handshake event link, or check-in to the in-person event. You will not receive Arch Ready credit towards the certificate if you do not register or check-in for the Arch Ready program. For virtual programs, you must log into Handshake and access the program through Handshake on the day/time of the event.
- Complete a brief survey after each presentation. You must complete the survey within one week of the event.
- After attending 5 or more events, click the button below to complete the final Arch Ready survey by Monday, April 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Once you have attended five events and submitted the Final Survey, you will have completed all requirements to receive the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate.
- You will receive an email with your digital certificate by Friday, April 25, 2025.
COMPLETE THE FINAL ARCH READY SURVEY
Arch Ready Programs
No events of this type are currently scheduled. Please check back soon for updates.
Programs On-Demand
We understand that you may not always be able to attend our live programs, so we've made many of them available for you on-demand! Find the program you're looking for below, complete the registration form, and you'll gain access to the recording by email.
Please pay attention to the expiration date of each recording and know that viewing programs in this way will not earn you credit for the Arch Ready Certificate. On-Demand access is for educational use only!
| On-Demand Program Name | Registration Link |
|---|---|
| Resumes & Cover Letters - On Demand | Register Here | Applying to Grad School (Arch Ready Spring 2025) | Register Here | Applying to Grad School (On Demand Spring 2025) | Register Here | Interviewing for Faculty Roles (On Demand Spring 2025) | Register Here | Resumes vs. CVs (On Demand Spring 2025) | Register Here | Pivoting Out of Healthcare (On Demand Spring 2025) | Register Here | Ace the Career Fair Tips from Recruiters (On Demand Spring 2025) | Register Here | How to Prepare for Your Virtual or In-Person Interview (On Demand) | Register Here | Job Searching with a Graduate Degree (On Demand) | Register Here | Live and Work in Rural Georgia | Register Here | Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Job Search | Register Here |
No events of this type are currently scheduled. Please check back soon for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
All UGA students are eligible to pursue the Arch Ready certificate program.
There is no official sign-up process. Simply attend 5 or more eligible events, complete the survey after each event, and complete the required final survey which is linked on this page.
No. The Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate is a non-credit program intended to enhance your degree through professional development.
Yes! Completion of the certificate indicates you are serious about your professional development and employers will appreciate seeing it on your resume and hearing about it in an interview.
Below are a few sample bullet points:
- Attended 5 workshops during 1 semester with topics including interview preparation, social media and LinkedIn, and business etiquette.
- Learned to effectively communicate with employers by participating in networking panels.
- Completed an online assessment to provide helpful feedback to the UGA Career Center regarding the programming series.
We cannot make any substitutions for this program due to the large number of participating students. Only the events listed under the Arch Ready calendar, with ‘Arch Ready’ in their title, will count towards attendance for the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate.
The Career Center is committed to providing access for all people. If you have accessibility concerns, please contact us at career@uga.edu at least 2 weeks prior to the event to arrange reasonable accommodations.
Please track your own attendance throughout the semester using our Arch Ready Program Self-Tracker. Career consultants may not be able to respond to attendance inquiries in a timely manner. If you attend an Arch Ready event, you will receive a confirmation email after completing each post-event survey. If you are attending for class credit, please save this email and use it as confirmation that you attended the event for your class. This email can also be useful to students for self-tracking their attended events.
Please contact the front desk of the UGA Career Center at (706) 542-3375 or email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).