- Participate in New Student Orientation (NSO)
Available to freshmen and new transfer students who are entering their first semester at York. Students unable to attend the in-person program will receive access to a virtual NSO course through Blackboard and will complete a short quiz after each section. - Attend one Weeks of Welcome (WOW) event
Open to new and continuing students, Weeks of Welcome (WOW) consists of fun, informative and engaging signature events that occur in the beginning of the term. WOW events can be found on the college’s event webpage and will be communicated to first-year students through their York College e-mail address. - Complete SPARC
All CUNY students are required to take the Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course (SPARC). Access SPARC through Blackboard under “My Organizations.” Click on the latest SPARC link to begin the training. Students need a minimum of 80% to pass. Take a photo of the certificate as proof of completion. - Attend two Student Success Sessions
Student Success Sessions are designed to support students as they progress toward their academic and professional goals. Students will learn to strengthen their problem-solving skills, navigate college resources, and increase self-awareness. View a list of options.
(Please note: if you attend a Counseling Center session from this list, it will count only towards the badge requirement listed under #7). - Complete Focus 2 Career
FOCUS 2 CAREER is a self-guided system that will help you explore majors at York and introduce potential careers. To create an account, go to York's Career Services page, click on the FOCUS 2 CAREER logo at the bottom of the webpage and enter cardinal (case sensitive) as the access code on the self-registration page. Once you complete each section and all requests for input, save the occupations and areas of study (major) you are interested in and it will be a part of your portfolio. If you complete the Work Interest Assessment, Personality Assessment and Skills Assessment, you would have finished this requirement of the FYE digital badge. If you are interested in discussing your results, make an appointment with a career counselor at (718) 262-2282. - Complete one LinkedIn Learning Course
Courtesy of York College, students will be able to take online courses in a variety of topics that enhance marketable skills at a pace that is comfortable for them. Visit the LinkedIn Learning webpage for log-in information. - Attend one Counseling Center Program
The Counseling Center sponsors a variety of programs and workshops on topics. View the list of workshops for the current semester.
*Although the FYE digital badge can be completed in one semester, eligible students have two consecutive semesters to complete the requirements.
