We help you
Plan for success
The CCI Office for Academic Affairs and Student Success is here to help guide students through their education journey and to answer questions about courses, credits, career readiness, and more through the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Advising, and the Office of Professional Development.
Paving the way
to a career
CCI’s Office of Professional Development helps prepare students to hit the ground running in their careers and works in partnership with the Office for Career Development and Academic Exploration. We offer personalized, industry-relevant content, programs, tools, and coaching to discover and launch a career in communication and information fields today or in the future.
Find your career community in our virtual career center
You’ll find highly tailored resources, programs, services, and tools available 24/7 in our virtual career center to help you take the next step in your professional development at any time.
We have the tools to help you explore your options and learn how to break down big goals into actionable tasks.
Meet with your Career Coach
Virtual drop-in advising hours for fall 2025
If you need to declare a CCI major or help with your Fall 2025 schedule, please plan to drop into the virtual advising hours. Regularly scheduled appointments will be available beginning Thursday, August 28.
- Monday, August 25: 9-11:30 am and 1:30-4 pm
- Thursday, August 14: 1:30-4 pm
- Friday, August 15: 9-11:30 am
- Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22: 9-11:30 am and 1:30-4 pm
Get personalized help from your Career Community
Stop by our office to explore the following:
- Resume, portfolio, LinkedIn critiques
- Job or internship search strategies
Our Career Coach is here to help you!
The CCI career coach from UT’s Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration students on career options, reviews professional materials such as resumes and cover letters, provides job and internship search strategies, planning for graduate school, developing networking skills, and preparing for the next steps after college.
Contact CCI’s career coach, Hailey Shatid-Wilson, by email at [email protected].
Programs and events
Gain experience
Vols Remote Internships Program student applications
CCI’s annual virtual internship program provides rising seniors opportunities to gain hands-on skills and experience with vetted non-profit organizations and small agencies. We encourage first-generation college students and/or students from low-income communities who are interested in working in a metropolitan area to apply.
Learn about industries & career pathways
Throughout the year, CCI’s Office of Professional Development provides several opportunities for students to learn more about careers and to directly interact with employers. Check back in to keep up-to-date on what is happening each semester!
Meet Employers
Summer Experience Fair
Still looking for a summer experience? The Summer Experiences Fair is a fun, interactive, casual fair that provides you the opportunity to meet seasonal summer employers to access jobs, volunteer opportunities, research opportunities, internships, and more! Industries represented at the fair include: summer camps, tourism (rafting, guiding), recreation (lifeguards, umpires, referees), coaching and mentoring (youth sports, volunteering), and summer experiential learning opportunities (research).
Other opportunities
CCI Undergraduate Student Professional Development Grant Application
Apply for the Professional Development Experience Grant to receive financial support for internships, conference travel, professional association dues, certifications, and more. The grant also covers expenses like parking, public transportation, and housing for internships, as well as student development trip costs. To apply, complete the form with details of your request and submit supporting documentation, such as proof of internship or travel expenses. Ensure all documents are clear to help us process your application quickly.
Contact CCI’s Office of Professional Development
Jobs and Internships
Journalism & Media Internships
Advertising & Public Relations Internships
Communication Studies Internships
Information Sciences Internships
Communication and Information Jobs
Undergraduate Programs & Advising is Here to Guide You
The CCI Office for Undergraduate Programs and Advising is here to help you navigate through your undergraduate journey and to answer questions about courses, credits, career readiness, and more.