Get Ready to LAUNCH
Learn. Act. Understand. Navigate. Connect. Hone. LAUNCH!
LAUNCH is a campus engagement program designed for first year students.
- Get involved your way. Choose from on-campus clubs, intramurals, workshops, Supported Learning Groups, guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, and more.
- Get to know other students. Attend LAUNCH events to meet like-minded first-year students, learn about your leadership strengths, and have the chance to reflect and talk about your experiences on campus.
- Get a badge on your Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) so you can be recognized for your involvement and stand-out to future employers and grad schools.
Launch Plan Fall Semester
| Action | Date |
| Registration Deadline | Early October |
| Welcome Meeting | Late October |
| Complete Two Learning Experiences | Late October - Late November |
| Fall Semester Reflection Meeting | Late October - End of November |
Launch Plan Winter Semester
| Action | Date |
| Complete Three Learning Experiences and Reflections | Early January - Mid-March |
| Check-in Meeting | Mid-March |
| Capstone: Concluding Meeting and Presentations | End of March |
Ready, Set, LAUNCH!
- A campus engagement program designed for first-year students.
- Through interactive workshops, campus experiences, and self-reflection, you will explore your leadership strengths and begin building a foundation for your personal and professional growth at university.
Attend a total of 5 experiences over the academic year. These experiences can be clubs, workshops, volunteer opportunities etc. and can be found on Gryphlife or other campus resources websites. You will be able to get recognized for trying something new or for something that you have already gotten involved with this year by filling out a reflection form.
- 2 workshops in the Fall Semester
- 3 workshops in the Winter Semester
Your LAUNCH, Your way!
Choose from a variety of experiences:
Learning and writing skills workshops or one-on-one appointments
Supported learning groups
Attend or volunteer at a CSA club or event
Attend an on-campus speaker
Attend a START or wellness workshop
Other opportunities offered through GryphLife
LAUNCH and Level Up!
Benefits of Participating:
Get involved on campus
Boost your resume with real experiences
Get a badge added to your Guelph Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
Reflect on your leadership goals and grow your skills
Meet like-minded people
Stand out to employers and grad schools
LAUNCH and Earn your Badge!
What is the Professional & Career Development Record (PCDR)?
- A tool integrated into the Experience Guelph platform
- Formally recognizes student involvement in professional and career development activities (on-campus and off-campus)
- Provides a digital record of experiential learning courses and activities
- Encourages students to reflect on skills developed through their experiences
LAUNCH and the Professional & Career Development Record (PCDR)
By participating in LAUNCH you will receive a badge on your Professional and Development Record which will reflect your participation and learning in the program.
