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    ARCH READY
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Are You Arch Ready?

At the University of Georgia, The Arch is an important symbol. It represents UGA’s time-honored traditions and stands as the boundary between campus and the professional world. At the UGA Career Center, we want to make sure that every student is ready to succeed once they leave campus. Being “Arch Ready” means being prepared for life after graduation.

"What’s in it for me?"

The Arch Ready Certificate program covers a wide range of professional development topics, ranging from resume writing and interviewing to choosing a major and pursuing your dream job. Over 95% of previous certificate recipients recommend this programming series to other students.

Aside from enhancing your professional skills, Arch Ready Certificate recipients also receive:

  • A formal printed “Arch Ready” certificate
  • A UGA lapel pin

ArchReady Programs

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Obtaining the Arch Ready Certificate

In order to support the professional development of UGA students, the Career Center offers an “Arch Ready Certificate” program each semester. Obtaining the certificate is easy!

  1. Attend 5 or more eligible events each semester. Eligible events are listed in the UGA Career Center calendar (at left). Additional programs may be offered by your college – check with your career consultant to learn more!

    Need help keeping up with how many Arch Ready events you have attended? Click the button below to download our "Self Tracker" PDF

    Arch Ready Program Self-Tracker

  2. Scan In to each event with your UGA ID Card. You will also be asked to sign out at the end of the event in order to receive credit for attending.

  3. Complete a brief assessment after each workshop. You may be instructed to submit an assessment before you leave the program, or the survey link may be emailed to you after the event.
    * Please note: Assessments will not be distributed for the Terry College Panels.

  4. After attending 5 or more events, complete the final Arch Ready survey by April 25. A UGA Career Center staff member will verify your attendance and contact you by May 2 to confirm your completion of the program.

  5. Pick up your Arch Ready Certificate and lapel pin! Certificates and lapel pins will be available for pickup at the UGA Career Center (2nd floor, Clark Howell Hall) from May 3-5.

Ready to Complete the Certificate?

If you have attended 6 or more eligible events, please complete the final Arch Ready survey using the button/link below:

Complete the Final Arch Ready Survey

*Please note that this survey is required to receive the certificate. All students must submit their results by April 25.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate?

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 short assessments 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.

We cannot make any substitutions for this program due to the large number of participating students. However, there may be additional events that count toward the certificate – visit the Career Center's online "Arch Ready Programs" calendar or contact your Career Consultant to learn more.

Please track your own attendance throughout the semester. Career consultants may not be able to respond to attendance inquiries in a timely manner.

Please contact the front desk of the UGA Career Center at (706) 542-3375 or Program coordinator Andrew Crain at acrain@uga.edu.
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Quotes from previous program participants

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