South Campus Drop-In Career Chats

Take advantage of Drop-In Career Chats at the Schoenecker Center to get helpful advice about your career plans — no appointment required! Tamar Celis (STEM Career Educator) and Michael Getty (Pre-Health Professions Advisor) will be available at SCC243 to chat with students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Drop-In Career Chats will be held on the following dates:
  • Thu 3/13/2025 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
  • Thu 3/20/2025 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
  • Thu 4/03/2025 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
  • Thu 4/10/2025 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
  • Thu 5/01/2025 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
  • Thu 5/08/2025 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 

Common topics include:

  • Resume feedback,
  • Interview practice,
  • Career pathways exploration, and
  • Graduate or professional school preparation.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
(651) 962-6761
Address

MHC 123
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Career Service Hours

Monday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Drop-ins Monday-Friday 10am-3pm (during fall and spring semesters)