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Experience Recognition Program (ERP)
Experience Recognition Program (ERP)
Get recognized for engaging in experiences outside of the classroom! Whether you’re participating in an internship, research, creative, leadership, or significant community service engagement, earn recognition for your résumé.
For questions about the Experience Recognition Program (ERP), email
cc-erp@fsu.edu
Students earn recognition in 1 of 2 ways:
Completion of the Career Center's Experience Recognition Program (ERP) satisfies the
CoreFSU Scholarly and Formative Experience graduation requirement
ERP: Certificate of Completion
ERP: Certificate of Completion
allows all FSU degree-seeking students and alumni the opportunity to earn a certificate of recognition for engaging in experiential learning opportunities. There is no academic credit, cost, or tuition associated with
ERP: Certificate of Completion.
FSU students must enroll in
ERP: Certificate of Completion
via their
NoleNetwork
account
before the end of that FSU academic semester's end of the 7th week.
Once your
ERP: Certificate of Completion
application is processed by Career Center staff, you will be automatically enrolled in the program as well as a Canvas group. Only Career Center staff can enroll a student in the program and Canvas group after reviewing and approving the
ERP: Certificate of Completion
application, submitted through a
NoleNetwork account
Students must register for
ERP: Certificate of Completion
via their
NoleNetwork account
before the end of that FSU academic semester's end of the 7th week that they will be completing their experiential learning opportunity to earn certificate recognition.
The experiential learning engagement must be a career-related experience (paid or unpaid) through which students develop knowledge, skills, and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting.
Students must enter into the experiential learning engagement with intentional learning goals (minimum of 3 learning goals).
Duties and responsibilities of the experiential learning engagement must be clearly outlined.
Successful completion of all 4 steps of
ERP: Certificate of Completion
results in a virtual certificate of completion being uploaded to your
NoleNetwork account
documents section.
PLEASE NOTE:
Requests for enrollment in ERP for students studying at FSU on a F-1 or J-1 Visa is contingent upon approval by the Center for Global Engagement (CGE)’s International Student Advisor Team. When enrollment in ERP is approved by a CGE International Advisor in conjunction with CPT for
off-campus
opportunities, International Students must utilize the ERP-Transcript Notation option only. When submitting your application please choose the transcript notation experience type.
ERP: Transcript Notation
ERP: Transcript Notation
is facilitated through a virtual, zero semester-hour course. The virtual, zero semester-hour course is graded on the S/U scale and will appear of your transcript in that format as well.
Please note:
FSU institutional policy
indicates that students will be charged an administrative credit fee equal to their current tuition rate of one (1) credit hour, UNLESS they are also enrolled in other credit-bearing courses at FSU during the same semester.
FSU students must enroll in
ERP: Transcript Notation
via their
NoleNetwork account
before the end of that FSU academic semester's official Drop/Add period (For Summer Semesters, the program runs twice, concurrently with the Summer Session A and Session C sessions.)
Once your
ERP: Transcript Notation
application is processed by Career Center staff, you will be automatically enrolled in the virtual, zero semester-hour course
SDS 3802: Experiential Learning
. This course is a *hidden* course; FSU students are
unable to self-enroll
in the course. Only Career Center staff can enroll a student in the course and Canvas course site after reviewing and approving the
ERP: Transcript Notation
application, submitted through a
NoleNetwork account
Students must register for
ERP: Transcript Notation
via their
NoleNetwork account
before the end of that FSU academic semester's Drop/Add period that they will be completing their experiential learning opportunity to earn transcript notation.
Please note:
FSU institutional policy
indicates that students will be charged an administrative credit fee equal to their current tuition rate of one (1) credit hour, UNLESS they are also enrolled in other credit-bearing courses at FSU during the same semester.
The experiential learning engagement must be a career-related experience (paid or unpaid) through which students develop knowledge, skills, and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting.
Students must enter into the experiential learning engagement with intentional learning goals (minimum of 3 learning goals).
Duties and responsibilities of the experiential learning engagement must be clearly outlined.
Successful completion of all 4 steps of
ERP: Transcript Notation
results in receipt of a "S" grade on your transcript.
PLEASE NOTE:
Requests for enrollment in ERP for students studying at FSU on a F-1 or J-1 Visa is contingent upon approval by the Center for Global Engagement (CGE)’s International Student Advisor Team. When enrollment in ERP is approved by a CGE International Advisor in conjunction with CPT for
off-campus
opportunities, International Students must utilize the ERP-Transcript Notation option only (SDS 3802). When submitting your application please choose the transcript notation experience type.
FAQs
Is ERP open to all FSU majors?
Students from any academic college are eligible to participate in ERP, either the Certificate of Completion or Transcript Notation recognition option.
Please note:
Requests for enrollment in ERP for students studying at FSU on a F-1 or J-1 Visa is contingent upon approval by the Center for Global Engagement (CGE)’s International Student Advisor Team. When enrollment in ERP is approved by a CGE International Advisor in conjunction with CPT for
off-campus
opportunities, International Students must utilize the ERP-Transcript Notation option only. When submitting your application please choose the transcript notation experience type.
Is ERP open to graduate students?
Yes, FSU students at both the undergraduate and graduate level are eligible to register for ERP.
Is ERP open to alumni?
Yes, FSU Alumni can easily participate in
ERP: Certificate of Completion
by simply registering through their
NoleNetwork account
. If FSU Alumni would like to enroll in
ERP: Transcript Notation
, they are encouraged to reach out to
cc-e
rp@fsu.edu
to discuss options it requires admissions and enrollment as a
non-degree seeking student
I am an InternFSU student, which option should I choose?
InternFSU & InternFSU: TLH students are required to submit their experience for recognition through the ERP program. Please select the ERP: InternFSU program participants ONLY. Students simply apply through their
NoleNetwork account
. You can also follow these
steps
Is there a cost to enroll in ERP?
ERP: Certificate of Completion -
There is no cost to enroll in the Certificate of Completion recognition option.
ERP: Transcript Notation -
For this option, students are enrolled in a virtual, zero semester-hour course, SDS 3802. FSU institutional policy indicates that students will be charged an administrative credit fee equal to their current tuition rate of one (1) credit hour, UNLESS they are also enrolled in other credit-bearing courses at FSU during the same semester.
Who is my Supervisor and what do they do?
A Supervisor for your experience is someone who can verify your work and complete evaluations for you throughout the semester.
You cannot list yourself, a direct family member or another undergraduate student as your supervisor.
If the experience is an entrepreneurial opportunity where you are the only employee, it is recommended that you reach out to a mentor, business partner, or client you have a strong relationship with. If the opportunity is with a family business, it is recommended that a non-family employee be listed as the supervisor or a mentor. If the opportunity is with a student organization, it is recommended that the faculty advisor be listed as the supervisor.
The Supervisor will approve your experience, develop at least three goals alongside you, and fill out several evaluations.
When should I enroll in ERP?
Students must have an experiential learning opportunity (internship, research, creative, leadership, or significant community service engagement) BEFORE enrolling in ERP.
ERP: Certificate of Completion -
You must submit your application for enrollment prior to the end of the 7th week of that semester.
ERP: Transcript Notation -
You must submit your application for enrollment prior to the end of that semester's drop/add deadline.
Semester deadlines can be easily found on that semester's academic calendar detailed on the
FSU University Registrar's site.
I still have questions, who can I contact?
The ERP Program Manager can be reached via email at
cc-erp@fsu.edu
Experience Recognition Program (ERP) Supervisors
A Supervisor for students in the Experience Recognition Program (ERP) will approve a student’s experience, develop at least three goals alongside you, and fill out several evaluations. It is not an increase in work for the supervisor who already is working with a student in an experience like an internship or part-time job.
The evaluations are for the benefit of the student and the supervisor in order to kick-start discussion on performance, skills, and professional development. A low score in a skill during an evaluation does not mean a “lower grade” for the student. It is up to the supervisor to discuss areas to be worked on with the student in a 1-on-1 meeting.
It is mainly the student’s responsibility to collect the correct information, such as email and phone number, of the supervisor, AND to inform them to the best of their ability about ERP.
The ERP Team is available to answer any supervisor’s questions at 850-645-6688 or
cc-e
rp@fsu.edu
Apply to Enroll in the Experience Recognition Program (ERP)
Step-by-step directions for applying:
Students must be enrolled in ERP during the
same
semester they complete an experiential learning opportunity (internship, research, creative, leadership, or significant community service engagement) and complete required self-reflection reports and assignments throughout their experience.
To submit your application, you will need to supply the following information:
Employer/Agency/Organization Name (sample: "Big Bend Cares")
Your Position Title (sample: "Publications Intern")
Position Description
Experience Start and End Dates
Supervisor Contact Information - Including name, phone number, and email address
Three Learning Goals - Should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely
Steps to Complete the Experience Recognition Program (ERP)
Successful completion of all 4 steps of
ERP: Certificate of Completion
results in a virtual certificate of recognition being uploaded to your
NoleNetwork account
documents section
and
ERP: Transcript Notation
results in receipt of a "S" grade on your transcript.
For questions or additional information, please contact The Career Center at 850-645-6688 or
cc-e
rp@fsu.edu
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