Employers say that the creative, communicative, and problem-solving abilities that traditionally come from a liberal arts and sciences education are the most valuable attributes they see in the employees they hire. The good news—you will develop all of these skills and more in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Building brilliantly bright futures
The College's Walter Center for Career Achievement
At the Walter Center for Career Achievement, we’ll show you how to use your liberal arts and sciences education to prepare for a lifetime of meaningful and fulfilling work. Come see us as soon as you’ve declared your major. We’ll get you started—and we’ll be with you every step of the way, from finding experiences that make you marketable, to deciding on a career that matches your values, interests, and strengths.
The greatest work you’ll ever do is loving who you are and feeling empowered by what you believe in. Let us help you translate your degree from the College of Arts and Sciences into a career you'll love.
Our services
We provide a variety of services for you to take advantage of during each year of your time at IU. Just getting started? Sign up for our Design Your Life course and visit with one of our career coaches or peer mentors. A little further along? Take advantage of our tools like Handshake to learn about job and internship opportunities. Ready to hit the job market? Polish up your resume with our help services, or attend our Connect Conference and career fairs.
We also offer a lot of extra perks at our center like interview rooms, a professional portrait booth, Care Week activities before final exams, and more.
Your path to discovery
Be curious
Not sure which path leads to your future? The College is designed so that you can explore your options and find what interests you most. Sign up for our Design Your Life and Career course, take a class off the beaten path, join a student club, or live in a Living-Learning Community. This is your time to let curiosity rule the day to learn what ignites your passion.
Talk to people
It always helps to get some advice from the experts. Talk to our academic advisors, career coaches, and peer mentors to get specialized guidance to navigate your academic journey and work towards your career goals. Or, connect with someone in your area of interest to get first-hand insight into what to expect in your life and career path.
Try stuff
Sometimes it is best to learn by doing. In the College, you have numerous ways to gain hands-on experience through immersive learning opportunities. You can study abroad, volunteer, get an internship, pursue research or creative activities, and more. You'll gain new skills and learn if your intended career path is right for you.
Tell your story
When you're ready to level-up into your career, take time to learn how to best tell your story. Work with us to craft a resume that illustrates the in-demand skills you've developed as a student in the College. Visit our Connect Conference. And, tap into our Walter Center Student Network (WCSN) connect with our network of talented alumni.
Courses to help you figure it out
We offer several courses to support your academic success and help you navigate your journey in the College of Arts and Sciences.
- ASCS-Q295: Design Your Life and Career
- ASCS-Q 296: College to Career II: Navigate Your Arts and Sciences Experiences
- ASCS-Q 299: Build Your Job and Internship Toolkit
College 20 under 40
In the College, disciplines interrelate, ideas blossom, and graduates emerge enriched and changed. Our alumni never stop learning, never stop changing, nor do they ever stop striving to make the world a better place. We are thrilled to present our fourth-annual list of amazing young alumni.