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McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Career Readiness Starts Here

The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to supporting you in your professional development. Here you'll find workshops and coaching that will help you get career-ready with personalized attention from the Career Studio team and regular professional guests. Our programming is designed to complement existing support resources at the University of South Carolina's Career Center.

Visit the Career Studio

Find us on the first floor of the Welsh Humanities Classroom Building, right next to Starbucks.

Take a Tour of the New Career Studio

Step inside the new Career Studio, a welcoming space designed to help students explore career possibilities, make professional connections and prepare for what comes next. Watch the video for a look around and discover how the studio supports students throughout their career journeys.

Weekly Offerings

Drop-in Career Coaching

Come by every Monday and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. to meet with coaches from the Career Center dedicated to supporting McCausland College students in all majors, whether you need advice on resumes, internships, job searches, career planning and more. No appointment required.

Meet Your Career Coaches

More Ways to Get Career-Ready

  • Studio Sprints

    Got 10 minutes to spare? Drop in for quick skill workshops between classes. Three times each week, learn about LinkedIn, elevator pitches, networking, interviewing and more.

  • Career Exploration Lab

    Drop in to explore career paths, take assessments and get guidance from the Career Studio team.

  • Resume and Opportunity Search Lab

    Drop in to work on resumes, job and internship searches, and applications with support from the Career Studio team.

Fall 2026 Schedule

Explore the Career Studio's regular coaching, workshops and lab sessions throughout the fall semester.

  • Mondays, noon-4 p.m.
  • Tuesdays, noon-4 p.m.
  • Mondays, 11:45-11:55 a.m.
  • Tuesdays, 11:25-11:35 a.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 27 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 10 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 24 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 8 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 29 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 13 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 3 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 3 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 17 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 1 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 22 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 5 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 19 — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

“Hello, My Name Is...”

Meet one-on-one with faculty, alumni and industry professionals who can share their experiences, answer your questions and help you prepare for careers in their fields. You'll get to practice your communication and interpersonal skills while you learn about career paths. You'll also walk away with a new contact in your industry.

Sessions are 20 minutes each. Select a guest below to learn more and schedule a one-on-one meeting.

Meet Our Fall 2026 Guests

Aug. 27
Associate Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Environment

Schedule a meeting with David Fuente

Sept. 2
Instructor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Schedule a meeting with Traci Dingle

Sept. 9
Carolina Distinguished Professor, School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment

Schedule a meeting with Claudia Benitez-Nelson

Sept. 16
Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Psychology

Schedule a meeting with Alex Reynolds

Sept. 23
Instructor, Department of Biological Sciences

Schedule a meeting with David Roberts

Sept. 29
Undergraduate Director, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures — Spanish

Schedule a meeting with Nina Moreno

Nov. 4-5
Instructor, Department of Biological Sciences

Schedule a meeting with Kristiaan Merritt

Date TBD
Digital Producer, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Connect with the Next Generation of Talent

Are you an employer, alumni, faculty or staff member looking to connect with the next generation of the workforce? Help students explore careers and build professional connections.

Complete our interest form to participate in the “Hello, My Name Is...” series or learn more about ways to engage with our students.

 


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