Fall 2026 (preparation, project design, and application)
- September—information sessions, supervisor recruitment
- October 1—application opens
- November 2—application deadline
- December—cohort selection and announcement
Key Activities
- Networking with faculty/staff and community partners
- Workshop on project/experience proposal development
Spring 2027 (project/experience refinement and launch)
- Finalize project/experience goals and begin work (if ready)
Key Activities
- NACE skill modules
- Reflection checkpoints (UpSkill Canvas course, learning journals)
Summer 2027 (immersive implementation)
- Complete experience before fall semester begins
Key Activities
- Fieldwork, local partner engagement, or implementation phase
- Real-world problem solving and gathering data/evidence
- Regular mentor check-ins and cohort reflection sessions
Fall 2027 (integration, reflection, and dissemination)
- Project/experience extension, late completion, or continuation possible
Key Activities
- Continue weekly seminars with a reflective focus
- Final poster presentations at Experiential Learning Showcase
- Portfolio completion (reports, websites, publications, professional artifacts)
Potential Future Activities
- Conference presentations
- Publication submission or blog series detailing impact
- Serve as an experiential learning ambassador for future cohorts