Whether you are looking to begin your professional development journey or seeking support during an employment offer negotiation, Syracuse University Career Services alongside campus partners are here to help you define and achieve professional success.

Career Advising

All undergraduate students should first look to connect with their school or college career center to learn more about the individualized professional development services available to you.

For further support or as needed, at any time, you can also connect with the Syracuse University Career Services team.

All graduate students should first look to connect with the Graduate School Professional and Career Development center to learn more about the individualized professional development services available to you.

For further support or as needed, at any time, you can also connect with the Syracuse University Career Services team.

Recent Alumni with less than two years of professional experience are welcome to contact Syracuse University Career Services for more information. Please email careers@syr.edu or call 315.443.3616.

You can also visit Syracuse University Alumni Association for more information.

Email the Alumni Association, to express interest and to learn more.

You can also visit Syracuse University Alumni Association for more information.

Professional Development

Student professional development at Syracuse University begins in Handshake.

Career Programs and Events can be hosted Virtually, In-Person, or Hybrid and have the opportunity to support you in any step of your career development journey or interests.

Our professional development events are built to emphasize professional training, growth, skill-building, and more. These are opportunities to engage with employers or graduate schools focused on finding top Orange talent.

With Syracuse University Career Services, Schools and Colleges, and trusted employer partners actively hosting and participating in programs and events throughout the academic year, there are a few recommended ways to get started in your search for the experience that is the right fit for you.

  1. Navigate to the Syracuse University Calendar and click the Career Development category.
  2. Navigate to Handshake. For more information, visit our dedicated Handshake page and navigate to Finding Events and Fairs in Handshake (Students), under Using Handshake.
  3. Contact your School or College Career Center or Syracuse University Career Services.

Student professional development at Syracuse University begins in Handshake.

Career Fairs can be hosted Virtually, In-Person, or Hybrid and have the opportunity to support you in any step of your career development journey or interests. Career Fairs are built to emphasize active opportunities to engage with employers or graduate schools focused on finding top Orange talent. These opportunities may include, but not limited to, internships, research, co-op experiences, continuing education opportunities, full-time positions, and more.

With Syracuse University Career Services, Schools and Colleges, and trusted employer partners actively hosting and participating in Career Fairs throughout the academic year, there are a few recommended ways to get started in your search for the Career Fair that is the right fit for you.

  1. Navigate to the Syracuse University Calendar and click the Career Development category.
  2. Navigate to Handshake. For more information, visit our dedicated Handshake page and navigate to Finding Events and Fairs in Handshake (Students), under Using Handshake.
  3. Contact your School or College Career Center or Syracuse University Career Services.

Career Funding Strategies

Syracuse University Career Services is equipped to support students in career funding strategies as they navigate their career experiences in internships, research, and other career related experiences.

To begin, please use Handshake to schedule an appointment with our Internship Funding Coordinator, Erin Smith.

Syracuse University Career Services provides two main opportunities for career funding support that students can apply to. For more information on application time frames, qualifications, and more, please visit the respective pages below.

  1. Clements Internship Awards (Juniors, Seniors, and Masters students of all majors)
  2. Internship Funding Award (Sophomores and Juniors of all majors )