Center for Student Achievement

Reflect on questions like:

• What classes did you most enjoy last year?
• What skills have you developed?
• What things surprised you?
• What are practical ways you can maximize your education and related activities?

• Visit with the chair and faculty members in the academic department(s) in which you are most interested.
• Officially declare your academic major after you have completed a minimum of 48 credits.
• Meet with your faculty advisor at least 2 times per term. See Academic Counseling & Support website to best prepare for your faculty advisor meetings.
• Create a 4 year (or more) graduation plan with an academic counselor.
• Continue to make use of academic resources (Math Resource Center, Center for Writing, department tutors and Libraries)
• Learn more about your instructors’ research areas. Seek out a potential mentor and identify an upcoming semester or summer in which you can collaborate on research.

• Identify opportunities for new/additional campus involvement at the Activities Fair
• Connect to work-study opportunities. Meet with a career counselor to develop your resume and cover letter. Note: Resumes are required for all campus positions including work-study jobs.
• Volunteer and explore opportunities through Office for Service and Social Justice.
• Join student clubs and organizations.

• Attend a Study Abroad First Step meeting and follow up with a Study Abroad advisor about initial plans.
• Consider applying for short and long-term study abroad opportunities, including Fall Core and J-term Rome.
• Learn/apply for VISION trip opportunities.
• Attend on and off-campus events:
  • DAB events
  • STAR events
  • Student Diversity and Inclusion Services
  • Office of International Students and Scholars

Continue to assess your interests, skills, and values. Identify what is important to you in a job. Research major/career options and review the following websites:

• CandidCareer
• CAREERwise
• Career Development Resources
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Create a profile on TommieCareers, and investigate internships and part-time career related employment through the online job listings.
• Update your resume and have it reviewed by a career counselor.
• Attend Career Development Center workshops
• Begin to build a personal career network
  • Maximize everyday connections with friends, classmates, family, co-workers, etc.
  • Create a LinkedIn profile and join our group, ASK - Alumni Sharing Knowledge
  • Conduct informational interviews or schedule job shadow opportunities