Transfer Student Career
Resource Center
Congratulations and welcome, transfer students! We’re so excited that you’re joining the UChicago community.
This onboarding page highlights the most important career resources and upcoming opportunities to help you get started this summer and prepare for the year ahead.
Use this short checklist to get set up for career success at UChicago:
UChicago Handshake is your one-stop shop for jobs, internships, career events, and booking career advising dedicated appointments. You'll gain access to UChicago Handshake in mid-June, and must claim your cNet ID first.
Claim your cNet ID and watch for access to UChicago Handshake.
Connect with your career adviser when they reach out on June 12.
Save the dates for summer recruiting prep opportunities below.
Explore the full Career Advancement webpage for extensive resources and programming relevant to transfer students.
Join us for these upcoming sessions:
Finance Recruiting for Summer 2028 Virtual Session | June 23 at 5pm CT | Register Here
Join us to learn more about the upcoming recruiting cycle for summer 2028 3rd-year internships and insights into finance pathways, relevant skills, the role of networking!
Recruiting Essentials & Networking for Transfer Students, Parents, and Families Webinar
These identical sessions will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the recruiting process and timelines and best practices for success including interviewing and networking.
June 25 at 10am CT | Register Here
August 26 at 5pm CT | Register Here
Drop-In Virtual Recruiting Advising Sessions for Transfer Students | July - September
Humanities and Social Sciences | July 22, 4-5pm CT
Finance | July 29, 4pm-5pm CT
Computer Science and Tech | August 5, 4-5pm CT
Ask us anything! | August 11, 8-9am CT
Consulting | August 12, 4-5pm CT
Ask us anything! | August 13, 4-5pm CT
STEM | August 19, 4-5pm CT
Pre-Law | August 25, 4-5pm CT
Pre-Med | September 2, 4-5pm CT
Finance Immersion Bootcamp | September 30 from 6-8pm
This workshop will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the finance recruiting process including timelines and best practices for success including interviewing and networking.
CurriculumFinance & Investment Banking Recruiting Overview: Understand finance career paths, the investment banking analyst role, and recruiting timelines
Networking & Positioning: Learn how to network effectively, work with early‑career alumni, and position experiences for finance recruiting
Interview Preparation Fundamentals: Build a foundation in technical expectations, behavioral storytelling, and interview readiness
Recruiting Roadmap & Next Steps: Develop a clear action plan for the next 3-6 months and understand available resources and support
For additional career programming and resources, please visit the Class of ’30 section of the UChicago Career Advancement website, where you can find a resume and cover letter toolkit, “Careers In” preprofessional programs, industry newsletters, Job Shadowing, Career Treks, Career Exploration Week, and First Year Career Cohorts.
