How do I achieve the UCD Advantage Award?

What's in it for me?

• UCD Advantage will help you stand out from the crowd and is a great addition to your CV
• The award will be added to your UCD Diploma Supplement (link to DS)
• Completing the award helps you to articulate all the amazing transferable skills you have developed
• Employers are looking for well-rounded students

"Being recognised by your university for extra-curricular activities is so important. It helped me to explain in my Master's interview examples of leadership, teamwork and organisation skills as a member of a UCD Society"

• You must engage in a minimum of 2 co-curricular activities, of which only one can be external to UCD. Your activities can range from clubs, societies, volunteering, internships, part-time work and hundreds more. 
• You must demonstrate engagement with all 4 the award themes
• Everything you need to know will be explained in your induction. Book your induction on MyCareer.

91% of students felt more confident in articulating their skills as a result of achieving the UCD Advantage Award.

• Pre-register for the UCD Advantage Award (opens in a new window)SISwebat any point during your time at UCD.
• (opens in a new window)Attend a UCD Advantage Induction, that only takes approximately 45 minutes.
• Get started on your application! Make sure you make use of the support information and resources available.