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Professional Development

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Graduate school can reshape your career goals and identity. Valpo offers resources to support your journey, from internships to career tools and alumni networks.

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Graduate Services

Build Experience Beyond the Classroom

Wherever you are on your journey – the Career & Alumni Network is here to help!

And more!

  • Make an appointment with a Career Advisor
  • Get personalized resume/CV writing support
  • Explore career pathways and choices
  • Attend career/internship fairs and professional development workshops

Students required or choosing to complete an internship must complete the Internship Form and additional required documentation in order to request approval of their internship and proceed with registration.

Please click here for the full list of required documentation.

The Graduate Academic Symposium, hosted alongside the Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE), provides an opportunity for graduate students to present their research and creative projects in a public forum.

A call goes out each spring for students to submit proposals for presentations at this event.

Information and presentations from the 2024 Graduate Academic Symposium can be found on the Sponsored and Student Research page.

GRAD 683 Professional & Career Development is a 0-1 credit course that encourages students to reflect upon their career goals, strengths, and challenges as they plan their entry into the job market, and to develop successful skills and strategies for a job search. Includes resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing, approaching referees, and other topics relevant to preparation for either career advancement, including further graduate study.

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Contact our graduate admission team to learn more.

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