Drop-In Services

Drop-in Career Advising. Available to current, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates (up to two years post-graduation). No appointment needed. Visit us during drop-in advising times (promoted below) to meet with a career peer advisor. A great option for seeking feedback and advice on:

Electronic Document Submissions. Get virtual feedback and advice on your professional documents from a career services team member.  Follow instructions located below, by major/college, to submit your professional documents. Receive a response with feedback on your document(s) via email, typically within one week.  Note: It is recommended that you review the following tips on writing resumes and cover letters before submitting.

Prefer to schedule an appointment? Advising appointments, in-person and virtual, are available through Handshake. Once logged in, click on the “Career Center” tab in the top right-hand corner of your home page, and then click on “appointments” to schedule a time that works for you.

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All Majors/Exploratory Majors

DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING:
January 13, 2025 – April 25, 2025 
(Not Available Spring Break Days: March 3-7) 

  • Mondays – Fridays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Location: Career Exploration Center, Student Services Building, Room #113

Electronic Document Submissions: Submit resume and/or cover letter via this form

Free headshots and professional attire rental available 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Electronic Document Submissions: Submit resume and cover letter via Google form.

Exploring Business Preference or Admitted Broad Students

DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING:
January 13, 2025 – April 18, 2025 
(Not Available Spring Break Days: March 3-7) 

  • Mondays – Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 
  • Fridays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

Location: Minskoff Pavilion  

  • Mondays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM  
  • Thursdays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM  

Location: Multicultural Business Program (MPB) Level Up Academic Center (Eppley 2nd Floor) 

  • Thursdays: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM  

Location: McDonel Hall Conference Room C101-D  

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College of Communication Arts and Sciences

DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING:
January 13, 2025 – April 25, 2025 
(Not Available Spring Break Days: March 3-7) 

  • Mondays:  10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM  
  • Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM  
  • Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM  
  • Fridays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

Location: Communication Arts & Sciences Building, Room #181 

Electronic Document Submissions: Email resume, cover letter, or personal statement to cas.careers@msu.edu

College of Education

DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING:
January 13, 2025 – April 25, 2025 
(Not Available Spring Break Days: March 3-7) 

  • Mondays:  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 
  • Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Wednesdays:  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 
  • Thursdays: 9:00 AM – “11:00 AM 

Location: Erickson Hall, Room #134

Electronic Document Submissions: Email resume, cover letter, or personal statement to ced.careers@msu.edu.

College of Engineering

DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING: 
January 13, 2025 – April 25, 2025 
(Not Available Spring Break Days: March 3-7) 

  • Mondays – Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM  

Location: Wilson Hall, C108 

Engineering students can also do an electronic resume review via VMock: https://www.careers.egr.msu.edu/vmock

Lyman Briggs College

VIRTUAL DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING:
January 27, 2025 – April 25, 2025 
(Not Available Spring Break Days: March 3-7) 

  • Mondays: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
    Location: Zoom

Electronic Document Submissions: Submit resume to resume drop box.

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College of Music

DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING:
January 13, 2025 – April 25, 2025 
(Not Available Spring Break Days: March 3-7) 

  • Mondays: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Location: Billman Pavilion Lobby, Second Floor

  • Tuesdays: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 

Location: MBP, 207

Electronic Document Submissions: Submit resume and cover letter via Google form.

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Residential College in the Arts and Humanities

Electronic Document Submissions: Submit resume, cover letter or personal statement via Google form.

College of Social Science

Electronic Document Submissions: Email resume and cover letter to sscareer@msu.edu.

 

26%

Bachelor's degree graduates continue education.

 

70%

Undergraduate students complete an internship.

 

93%

Bachelor's degree graduates work or continue education.

*Data Source: Post-graduation outcomes and experiences of bachelor’s degree recipients (2019-2023).