Welcome Transfer Students! The Career Development Center is delighted to help you have a smooth transition as a student here and to prepare you for graduation.

Step 1 – Start using our services, the earlier the better!

Transfer Student Career Checklist (PDF) – See what you can do each semester to prepare for your career.

Career Counseling – Meet privately with a licensed counselor to help you meet your career needs

GOALS Program – Career Planning Module (Where are you in the Career Development process?)

Career Pathfinder – See what you can do with a major in..?

Career Toolbox – All the tools you’ll need to get started on building your career, accessible 24/7!

UIS CareerConnect – Make appointments, search & apply for positions, and access the following:

OptimalResume – Build up your resume & cover letter quickly from scratch and practice interviewing

Focus Assessment – Shows your work interests and matches up careers to your personality

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Step 2 – Attend a Workshop or participate in as many of our events as you want:

View ALL of our current events here

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Step 3 – Become familiar with these Campus Resources that are specifically for you:

• Overview of Transferring to UIS
• Transfer Student Advising
• Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students
• Additional Scholarship Opportunities
• Overview of Campus Resources for Students

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 Frequently Asked Questions:

• Where is the Career Development Center located?
  • Over on east side of campus in the Student Affairs Building, Suite 50 (SAB 50)
• Will my courses transfer to UIS?
  • Find UIS Transfer Equivalency Information here
  • When in doubt, make an appointment with your academic advisor
• What can I do now to prepare for graduate school? Graduate School Timelines
• What can a Career Counselor do for me? Click here to find out!
  • Take the career counseling quiz to see if Career Counseling is right for you!