Career Information for Students

The Alumni Association provides access to alumni that share a common U-M bond for career development and employment opportunities, beginning while you are still a student.

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Interested in a certain career path but not sure where to start? Ask a U-M alumnus/a for his or her advice. Find a mentor today.
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Project a professional image even before graduation. The Alumni Association provides free business cards for all U-M students. Order yours today.
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Now in its fifth year, Real Life 101 is our annual series of free presentations, designed specifically for U-M students, which prepares you for the “real life” issues you will face after graduation. Now, more than ever, you can’t afford to miss these fun and informative seminars.
As a student, the Alumni Association helps you prepare for the next stage of life even before you graduate. The Michigan Apprentice program gives current students the opportunity to shadow high-profile U-M alumni for a day and get an up close and personal look at what it is like to pursue their dream job. Learn how to apply.
The U-M Career Center (formerly Career Planning and Placement) is committed to preparing U-M students and alumni to be active, life-long learners in developing and implementing their career decisions. Visit their Web site to learn more about the Center's available resources.