Co-Curricular Activity Points
Co-curricular activity points are awarded by CIL staff to students who:
- Attend or organize globally-focused events on-campus
- Serve as an executive member of an internationally-oriented, Students' Union-registered student group
- Volunteer for select programs with U of A International (UAI)
How much is each activity worth?
It varies. Attending an event of 1 to 2 hours is usually worth 1 point. A multi-day conference could be worth 3 or more points. The point value is listed alongside each event in our CIL Events calendar.
One academic year of executive service with an internationally-oriented student group is worth 5 points. You may claim one year of executive service for a maximum of 5 points.
Volunteer posts with U of A International are worth up to 5 points each (except for the Senior Peer Program, which is worth 5 points per term). Each volunteer post may only be claimed once.
How do I accumulate co-curricular points?
Once you complete any of the above (i.e. attend an event, complete an executive term or finish a UAI volunteer post), you need to make a claim in the . Co-curricular event claims require you to answer reflection questions that are embedded in the Portal. If you are claiming a volunteer experience for co-curricular points, you must attach a completed co-curricular activity form to your claim. Guidance on co-curricular reflections can be found -- navigate to the co-curricular and communication claims section and scroll to the end of the page.
Once your claim is approved, your co-curricular points will automatically tally in your CIL profile. For more information about making claims, please visit our Resources page.
I know about an event that I think should qualify for co-curricular points. Can I submit it for consideration?
Yes! Once you've enrolled in the program, you can submit events for our consideration through the . For more information on submitting events, visit our .
I want to volunteer with U黑料不打烊 International. What volunteer programs qualify for points?
Senior Peer (currently paused)
(5 points for one term of service, i.e. Fall or Winter, that includes meeting 4 times monthly with peers, twice each on and off campus; 10 points for two terms of service)
Welcome Ambassador (International Student Campus Check-in)
(5 points for attending training in July, and volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours as a Welcome Ambassador)
Education Abroad Squad: International (EASI) Ambassador
(5 points for attending orientation training, and volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours)
Airport Welcome Ambassador
(10 points for attending training, and volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours as an Airport Lead or Welcome Ambassador)
I've been on the executive of an internationally-oriented student group for 3 years. Can all my co-curricular points come from that?
No, you may only claim 1 year of executive service for a maximum of 5 points.
I've volunteered with U黑料不打烊 International's Peer Program for 2 terms, can all my co-curricular points come from that?
Yes, you can earn 10 points by volunteering with U of A International's Peer Program for two terms.