The Catholic University of America

Cardinal Transcripts

The Cardinal Transcript, is an easy way to organize your experiences outside of the classroom in a format that can act as a supplement to your professional resume for potential employers, graduate schools, etc.

What is a Cardinal Transcript?

  • The Cardinal Transcript can include: student organization involvement, ministry & faith development activities, athletics and recreational sports, leadership workshops and seminars, professional association membership, community service, honors & awards, student employment, etc.
  • The Cardinal Transcript is used to supplement your professional resume and academic transcripts when applying for employment, graduate school or scholarships.

Why have we developed the Cardinal Transcript?

  • Your co-curricular experiences are valuable to your personal and professional development.
  • Through involvement in co-curricular experiences, you gain transferable skills that can be applied to many areas.
  • Graduates who can demonstrate a wide variety of skills and experiences are highly sought after as they move into professional careers.

Why should I create a Cardinal Transcript?

  • You can document your co-curricular involvement and leadership experiences whil enrolled at CUA.
  • You can show a potential employer or graduate school that co-curricular activities also make for a well-rounded individual.
  • You can make yourself more marketable and make yourself stand out in any job search or graduate school application by presenting these experiences as a part of your professional portfolio.
  • You can help potential employers and graduate schools recognize you have distinguished yourself in leadership functions and self-development during your time as a member of our university community.