Portfolios are a collection of evidence that reflects you

Gather items that best represent accomplishments, learning, or work from:

• the courses you have taken
• campus experiences outside of class
• experiences in your personal life

Any project, assignment, report, presentation, etc. could potentially be an artifact that you might want to share in a portfolio. Keep in mind that what you select for any one portfolio depends on your audience and intent (e.g. applying to graduate school versus future employment). Having a variety of examples can help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have acquired.

Your work should look professional so it is always a good idea to save your best work. Sometimes projects you have done as a freshman versus as a senior show your growth over time. Perhaps your role in a group project is something you want to share to show your collaborative and team building skills.

Your faculty advisor and course instructors are great resources to engage with regarding what to save. The important thing is that you do it. Collect the evidence you need.