The Blueprint: Designing Life for College and Beyond
Your academic program prepares you for a degree. The Blueprint helps prepare you for life.
The Blueprint: Designing Life for College and Beyond is a series of practical, engaging programs designed to help students build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive during college and beyond. From managing money and living independently to preparing for your career and navigating life’s challenges, The Blueprint focuses on the real-world skills that aren’t always taught in the classroom.
Programs are organized around four key areas:
Financial Wellness: Build the knowledge and skills to manage your money, make informed financial decisions, and plan for your future.
- Building Healthy Money Habits & Managing Your Finances for Independence | RSVP for Sept. 15 or Sept. 16
- Credit Beyond the Basics: Building and Protecting Your Financial Future | RSVP for Oct. 20
- Investing Basics: Getting Started on Your Path to Financial Growth | RSVP for Nov. 17
- Play Cash Flow – The Ultimate Financial Literacy Game! | RSVP for Dec. 8
Housing & Independent Living: Develop practical skills for navigating housing, cooking, and the responsibilities of living independently.
- Living in South Campus Commons/Courtyards Information Session | Oct. 6 (virtual)
- Chefin' It Up Cooking Class | Oct. 26
- Lease & Learn: A Renter’s Guide to Leases, Rights & Responsibilities | Oct. 27 (virtual)
Professional Growth: Strengthen the skills, connections, and confidence you need to prepare for careers, graduate school, and professional life.
- Online Branding: Create a LinkedIn and Handshake Profile for Career Success | Thursday, Sept. 17, 4:30 - 6 p.m. | ESJ B0322 | RSVP
- Fall Career & Internship Fair | October 1 & 2
- Mapping Your Way to Graduate and Professional Schools - Conference | Saturday, Oct. 3, 10am - 2 pm | Hosted by Academic Achievement Programs
- Navigating Public Speaking & Confident Communication | Tuesday, Oct. 6, 4:30 - 6 p.m. | 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, University Career Center | RSVP
- Connect and Thrive: Building Your College Network | Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4:30 - 6 p.m. | ESJ B0320 | RSVP
- Graduate School and Beyond | Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4:30 - 6 p.m. | 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, University Career Center | RSVP
Wellness & Self-Advocacy: Develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence while learning to navigate challenges and advocate for yourself.