As you participate in programs and activities that are designated as IMPRINT events, you will receive badges to track your progress toward earning certificates.
  • 5 badges in a single pillar earns of certificate of achievement in that pillar
  • 10 badges in each of the four pillars earns designation as an IMPRINT Scholar (honor cords and a special citation are given at Commencement)

IMPRINT Tracker

How to Earn Badges

When an activity or event meets an IMPRINT learning goal, it will have an IMPRINT designation included in the description on the NDMU event calendar.

After you have participated in a designated activity or event, log your participations on the IMPRINT tracker and submit a brief reflection on what you learned. After submitting your reflection, you’ll earn your badge for that activity or event. 

The tracker will let you know which learning goal you fulfilled. Complete the tracker for each activity or event you participate in. When you reach five badges in a particular pillar, you will earn your certificate for that pillar. 

How to Earn Honor Cords

You can continue earning badges even after you have earned a certificate. Earning 10 badges in each of the four pillars (40 badges total) will earn recognition as an IMPRINT Scholar. 

IMPRINT Scholars receive honor cords and a special citation at Commencement.

Can I earn badges in my First-Year Seminar Experience (NDMU-100)?

Yes! In NDMU-100, you will learn about the IMPRINT learning goals and have the opportunity to begin earning badges in each pillar. Once you complete the designated activities in your seminar, you can visit the Imprint Tracker to log your participation and reflect on your experience.