Professional Development

Overview

The education that students receive at the Honors College provides them with the skills to work collaboratively with others to deliver creative solutions to issues impacting communities near and far. The Honors College also helps students pursue their goals for life after graduation. Whether a first-year student exploring potential career directions or a more advanced student looking for research and internship opportunities, our team is here to help students identify the best next steps.

Students receive resources and programs to help them clarify academic and career goals, select academic tracks and extracurricular pursuits that will enhance their professional portfolio, develop a professional network, and make successful career and graduate school transitions.

All Honors College students are provided with access to our diverse network of support including our dedicated HC alumni, distinguished alumni supporters, graduate mentors, and upper grade peers making it possible for all students, regardless of their socio-economic status or access to resources personally, to have the social capital they need in order to explore and venture into their preferred career paths. The Honors College produces a weekly opportunity email with a variety of opportunities, including research and internships, to help you build your academic and professional portfolio. Additional supports include our Peak Performance Series and IMPACT Leadership Series, which provide students with opportunities to elevate their professional skills.

We also work in partnership with the broader university, which offers a diverse array of resources and a vast network of opportunities. For example, the Rutgers Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES) and several academic schools specialize in employer engagement, providing additional direct connections for internships and post-graduate opportunities.

HC alumni, you can also connect with us up to one year post-graduation for career advising. See additional information for alumni career advising on our Alumni page.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Rydel, Assistant Dean.