Adaptable, Skilled, & Career-Ready
Our Signature Learning Outcomes cultivate the skills, mindsets, and confidence needed to launch fulfilling, impactful careers.
What Sets Yorkville Graduates Apart
At Yorkville University, we go beyond the boundaries of traditional degrees. Our Signature Learning Outcomes represent a foundational set of skills and mindsets that every Yorkville student develops, regardless of their program.
These outcomes have been carefully developed to reflect the capabilities that employers value most today, providing students with a tangible advantage as they navigate their careers.
In other words, you can think of Signature Learning Outcomes as the core competencies our graduates bring to the table, both professionally and personally. They’re what set Yorkville students apart.
Self-Aware
Our graduates employ reflection, empathy, and self-regulation to deepen their understanding of themselves and their communities.
Digitally Capable
Our graduates source, evaluate, create, and communicate ideas using a variety of digital tools and platforms.
Adaptable
Our graduates are ready for complex and changing environments, anticipating and adapting to emerging needs and circumstances.
Socially Responsible
Our graduates identify and confront past and present social injustices and contribute to inclusive and sustainable spaces and places.
Collaborative
Our graduates contribute to and lead effective teams, integrating diverse perspectives and facilitating collaboration to achieve a common goal.
Persuasive
Our graduates effectively advocate for themselves and their communities.
Creative
Our graduates integrate analytical and technical skills with curiosity and experimentation to create original work or propose novel solutions.
Professionally Engaged
Our graduates are ethical practitioners who pursue life-long learning by honing their craft, seeking feedback, exploring diverse interests, and engaging with their professional and academic communities.
Why Employers Choose Yorkville Graduates
Yorkville University graduates enter the workplace with industry-relevant qualifications and a unique set of in-demand skills and aptitudes. Our Signature Learning Outcomes translate directly to tangible benefits for employers.