Career Exploration Center (CEC)

Explore the next steps in your academic and career journey
Welcome, Incoming Badgers!

Explore Majors

At UW-Madison, there are over 150 majors you can choose from. With all these options, it will benefit you now and in the future to take time to explore majors.

Explore Careers

Career exploration is a lifelong process, and there are so many different ways to explore. Below are some strategies you can use to get started. There is no wrong way to explore!

Schedule an Appointment

CEC advisors are available to support undergraduates who are exploring majors and careers. Students can meet with a CEC advisor for an in-person or remote appointment.

About the CEC

The Career Exploration Center (CEC) supports undergraduate students who are exploring their major, career, and/or academic goals.

We assist student in gathering information, personal insight, and experiences that:

  • are based on their interests, values, and skills
  • help them explore their options
  • provide direction in planning the next steps in their career journey

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.

Upcoming Events at the CEC

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.