The Career Exploration Center (CEC) supports undecided and exploring students to make decisions about their futures based on their interests, values, and skills through individual advising appointments, workshops, events, a career library, and campus & community outreach
Explore Majors
Watch our video above about busting myths about majors, then learn about the many ways you can explore the over 150 majors at UW-Madison!
Schedule a remote appointment
CEC advisors are committed to helping students achieve career success and are available for remote appointments. Learn more about how to schedule an appointment.
Explore Careers
Watch our video above about the top skills employers seek, then learn about strategies you can use to explore careers.
Majors & Career News
Career Advice for College Students Navigating the New Normal
You don’t need to be on campus to explore careers and build skills. Check out these tips for taking a proactive approach to your career development, regardless of where you are physically located.
When Should my College Student Choose a Major?
When your student should choose a major depends on several factors, including how soon they are ready, what kind of major they’re considering, and when their college requires them to declare. One important thing to …
Born to the Internet, Grew up Fast in a Pandemic
While many in-person student jobs on hold because of the pandemic, some students have turned to online entrepreneurship to help pay the bills and get real-world work experience.
Explore Jobs & Internships
Handshake is a system on campus that makes it easy for UW-Madison students to sign up for career events, connect to jobs and internships, and use online resources to explore careers.
CEC Hours & Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Workshops & Career Events
Workshops & events will be offered virtually and in-person throughout the semester. You can also schedule a remote appointment with a CEC advisor to talk about career paths, majors, and how majors and careers connect.
At the CEC, we respect, value, and celebrate the diversity of all UW-Madison students. We strive to make every student feel welcome, safe, and included. By committing ourselves to supporting and advocating for students of all identities, we hope to help foster a healthy campus environment where students can explore academic interests, make decisions about majors and careers, and reach their full potential.
Belong • Explore • Become