The Career Development Center will operate virtually from December 15–19, reopen on campus December 22–23, and then close for the holiday break from December 24–January 2. We will resume full operations on January 5.

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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Drop-In Career Chats Spring 2024

Drop-In Career Chats for STEM, College of Health, and Pre-Health students will commence on Thursday, Feb. 22, on the 2nd floor of the Schoenecker Center. STEM/COH Career Educator Tamar Celis and Pre-Health Professions Advisor Michael Getty will be on site …

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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)