Professional Development Institute (PDI)

What is PDI?

The Professional Development Institute or PDI is a program offered exclusively to ALL University of Arkansas students, from first-year students to grad students. PDI is “committed to enhancing students' professionalism and empowering students to present themselves successfully as candidates for employment or for graduate schools”.

PDI consists of career-building workshops, easily accessed online webinars and individualized Career Coaching sponsored by the University Career Development Center.

Why join PDI?

PDI gives you opportunities to develop the skills needed to make informed career decisions and achieve YOUR Career Goals.

If you feel at all uncertain with the job search process or if you need some help getting a jumpstart on your career planning, PDI is the program to get you there.

Here’s what current and former PDI members have to say about the program:

How do I join PDI?

To become a member simply complete a short application by clicking on the link below.

Join PDI

What are the PDI requirements?

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How are students recognized when they complete all PDI requirements?

All PDI graduates receive:

• a Certificate of Completion from the University Career Development Center.
• a Letter of Recognition from the Dean of the student’s college or school.
• a 1-year membership in the Student Alumni Association with all member benefits.
• a graduation ceremony with campus guests, refreshments, entertainment and acknowledgement of students’ success.
• a special gift from the University Career Development Center or Corporate Sponsor.

Can I keep track of the PDI requirements I’ve completed?

What can I do after PDI?

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