After you have purchased uConnect’s Outcome Data Visualization Module, we require you to submit a .csv file.to this secure form in order to get started and feature your student outcomes.

In the .csv file you provide to the uConnect team, you’ll need to follow specific formatting requirements based on the type of ODV instance you’ve purchased (first destination, MBA, Specialty Master’s, or internship/co-op data). To access the correct formatting requirements, please select the type of data you’re hoping to feature under ‘What kind of data will you be featuring with the ODV tool?’ in our outcome data upload form here.

After reviewing the formatting requirements here, you’ll notice the accepted ‘Data Header’ values listed for the type of ODV instance you’ve chosen. Please note that in the .csv file, when adding the data header names to each column, the exact spelling and capitalization of the header names needs to exactly match our formatting guidelines. For example, some first destination data header names in our formatting guidelines can be seen below:

Based on the above, when adding Employing Organization as a header in your outcomes sheet, you must type ‘Employing Organization’ into the sheet, with the exact spelling, spacing, and capitalization as our guidelines. If this differs at all, even by a letter or single character, the data will not display in your outcome module.

Please also ensure you’re viewing our ‘Required?’ column in the outcomes formatting sheet to confirm that all necessary fields are included in your .csv file.

For any cells you’re adding values into, make sure that consistent naming conventions are used. For example, if under the ‘Employing Organization’ header you have a cell called ‘Amazon’ and there’s another cell called ‘Amazon.com’ below this, these will be recognized in our module as two separate employers. The same logic applies for all other cells under our different header names.

You can find more specific information on how to format individual cells under header value names when viewing the formatting guidelines related to the type of instance (first destination, MBA, Specialty Master’s, or internship/co-op data) you’ve purchased. Some columns require different ways to input your information, such as the ‘Graduation Date’ column, which needs a four digit class year listed. Lastly, if you have multiple program names/majors, these need to be separated by a semicolon.

An example of how to properly format a row of first destination outcome data can be found below:

If you have any further questions, please submit a support request.