If you’re exploring various career paths or deciding on a major, the Career Exploration Center (CEC) is here to help! Our career advisors are available year-round, both in-person and remotely, to help you think through your major and career options and plan your next steps. Check out the advising options below to learn how you can connect with the CEC.
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Schedule an Appointment
Current UW-Madison undergraduates can meet with a CEC career advisor throughout the year for in-person or remote appointments.
Appointments are either 30 or 60 minutes in length and can be scheduled with any CEC career advisor.
Drop-in Advising
Have a quick question? Try drop-in advising!
We are available for drop-ins Wednesdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm in 114 Ingraham Hall from May-September (when classes are in session)
No scheduling required – just drop by!
Residence Halls Advising
We also offer career advising in select res halls. Schedule an in-person appointment by selecting a res hall location in Starfish, or just drop by – walk-ins welcome!
- Tuesdays at Witte (Room 124) – 9:00am-12:00pm
- Fridays at Dejope (Room 1130) – 9:00am-12:00pm
Is the CEC the right place for me?
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I need help figuring out what I can and want to do with a certain major.
Yes, the CEC can help! Schedule an Appointment to meet with a CEC advisor.
I need help exploring my major and career options.
Yes, we can help! Schedule an Appointment to meet with a CEC advisor.
I am interested in taking a personality/interest test (otherwise known as a career assessment).
Maybe. The CEC is a place to start the conversation about if an assessment may be appropriate, and about which one would be best for you. Schedule an Appointment to meet with one of our advisors.
I need help picking classes, creating a schedule, or declaring a major.
Please visit your academic advising office. If you are a Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) student, visit ccas.wisc.edu for more information on talking to your CCAS academic advisor.
I need help with my resume, cover letter, job, or internship search.
Not the CEC. You should visit your home school/college’s career services office.
More Career Resources
Explore Majors & Certificates
At UW-Madison, there are more than 150 majors and 100 certificates to choose from. With all these possibilities, it will benefit you now and in the future to take time to explore your options.
Resume, Cover Letter, & Interview Preparation
If you're looking for help with resumes, cover letters, job or internship searches, or interview preparation, schedule an appointment with the career service office for your academic school or college.
Explore Careers
Career exploration is a lifelong process, and there are so many different ways to explore. Get started on our Explore Careers page. There is no wrong way to explore!