The Career Center
Announcements
Special Hours: Winter Break 2025
The Career Center office is located at 715 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820.
There are no office closures, special hours, or other announcements at this time. Any updates will be posted as needed.
Now Scheduling Appointments in Handshake!
Use the Handshake Appointment Scheduler to make a new Career Coaching or Prehealth Advising Appointment.
Currently registered (Summer/Fall 2025) or recently enrolled (Spring 2025) students can log in with netID and password, you already have an account!
Alumni who can no longer log in with a netID or who do not see their desired scheduling option should call 217-333-0820 for scheduling help.
Lost or Found Something?
If you lost or found something in our office or a university classroom during one of our events, please contact us at: careercenter@illinois.edu or 217-333-0820. For any of our events held at campus venues like the Illini Union, ARC, or a cultural house, please contact them directly.
SERVICE LOCATION
All services are at 715 S. Wright St. unless noted. Check Announcements for holiday closures or special events. Reduced hours and limited services may apply when classes are not in session.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Services by Appointment
1:1 Appointments
In-person or virtual
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Mock Interviews
In-person or virtual
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri.
Appointment required.
Drop In and Online Services
Career Drop-in Advising (CDA)
11 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Pre-Health Drop-in Advising
3- 4:15 p.m., Wed. and Thurs.
Can’t make it to a drop-in session? Email your question to pre-health@illinois.edu, and we’ll get back to you within 1–2 business days. Please note: This account is monitored Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST).
Drop-in Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
Undergraduate resumes and cover letters
2 – 4:15 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
For help with graduate-level resumes and CVs, and all LinkedIn profiles, visit Career Drop-In Advising or schedule a career coaching appointment
Resume and Cover Letter Review: Reviewed online
Submit online via the Canvas link. See the Online Cover Letter/Resume Reviews page for instructions. Allow 3–5 business days for feedback. During peak periods, reviews may take longer.
Personal Statements: Reviewed online
Please submit online via the Canvas link. See the Personal Statement page for instructions.
Professional Portrait Lab
Located at the Illini Union, Room 335.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mon.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wed.
4 – 6 p.m., Thurs.
4 – 6 p.m., Fri.
No appointment required.
The Career Center's services are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request, please contact careercenter@illinois.edu.
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Get up to 12 FREE Months of Kaplan Test Prep. Enroll by Feb. 28, 2026
The Kaplan All Access Program offers FREE access to industry-leading test prep through Feb. 28, 2026. Enroll for up to 12 months of access to admissions exams, career credentials, licensure exams (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSTAT, etc.), as well as skills development and new-hire courses. Whether you’re planning for further study, professional certification, or the workforce, enroll before the program sunsets so you don’t miss out on high-quality prep that will give you a head start on your future.
You must enroll BEFORE February 28, 2026. Once enrolled, you have access to the resources for the duration of your course, typically one year.
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Skip the Cold and Still Get Career Coaching
No long walk across campus. No appointment needed.
Stay warm and get one-on-one career coaching at one of seven campus partner locations. Throughout the academic year, career coaches offer for drop-in conversations from 2:30–4:30 p.m. on select dates each month at AACC, BNAACC, GSRC, La Casa, Native American House, Salaam, or WRC. Check out your favorite location for dates.
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Professional Portrait Lab
A great headshot ensures you make the best impression possible. The Career Center and the Illini Union are excited to bring back the Professional Portrait Lab, offering free professional headshots for undergraduate and graduate students to use on LinkedIn, Twitter, personal websites, directories, and more.
Spring 2026 Hours
- Mondays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursdays: 4 - 6 p.m.
- Fridays: 4 - 6 p.m.