Welcome, Class of 2030!
Congratulations on being admitted to UChicago's Class of 2030! We can't wait to meet you.
At UChicago, career support starts at the very beginning of your College experience. You can get a head start on career planning by taking advantage of these special programs for incoming students!
Join us for Career Exploration Week, an exciting opportunity for incoming Class of 2030 students! Spend three days traveling to a new city, exploring career paths, meeting UChicago alumni and employers, and making new friends in your class. Visit the Career Exploration Week webpage to review the list of destinations and program details. Applications will open April 8!
First Year Career Cohorts help first year students get on the fast track to success with specialized programming and advising. 100% of participants receive funding for a summer internship!
All incoming students are eligible to apply, including new transfer students. Students will participate in programming during Autumn Quarter of their first year. Visit the First Year Career Cohorts webpage to learn more. Applications for the Class of 2030 will open on April 8.
All incoming students receive a first-year career adviser. We would love to learn more about your professional interests in order to match you with the best possible adviser! Complete this brief survey as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, June 14 at 11pm CT to help us provide you with the best support.
As an incoming student, you’ll be matched with a dedicated career adviser based on your career interests. Your adviser looks forward to introducing themselves over the summer and helping you craft your resume, find career opportunities in your field of interest, and create a personalized roadmap to securing a meaningful opportunity.
Career Advancement supports international students in the College with career advising, programming, and funding opportunities. The International Student Career Resource Center provides an overview of the many resources available!
Save the date for our UChicago Incoming Student Career Programs webinar on Thursday, April 16, 2026. More details will be shared via email!
Looking for resources to get started on your college-level resume or a cover letter for a campus job application? Check out our Resume and Interview Toolkit to get started with helpful guides and templates.
Exploring Future Careers is a signature event from Career Advancement exclusively for first-year students and new transfer students! The event is a great opportunity to connect with your career adviser, explore your fields of interest, and learn about the amazing resources available to you during your time in the College.
Save the date: Monday, October 19, 2026. Student registration will be available via Handshake in August 2026.
UChicago Handshake is your one-stop shop for jobs, internships, career events, and booking career advising appointments. Incoming class of 2030 and new transfer students will be given access to Handshake in late-July. Students must claim their cNet ID before they can access Handshake. Visit this page to claim your cNet ID.
