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
Spring 2026 career coach drop-in hours
Seeking career planning assistance? Meet with the CCI Career Coach Hailey Shatid-Wilson.
For the spring 2026 semester, Shatid-Wilson will be hosting career coach drop-in from 1-3 pm every Wednesday until May 13 in the Scripps Lab (COM 402G). No appointment is necessary. She can assist with:
- Resume and cover letter feedback
- Exploring career paths
- Searching for jobs and internships
Prefer to meet virtually?
Register for a virtual session with Shatid-Wilson. She will be hosting virtual career coach drop-in session every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m.
Contact CCI’s career coach
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.
Programs and events
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. See our upcoming events below, and check back to keep up-to-date on what is happening each semester!
CCI Career Mingle
April 8 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in COM third-floor lobby
Interested in exploring careers in communication, information, and media? Visit the CCI Career Mingle to learn about opportunities across sports, media, entertainment, advertising, and information industries. Connect with seasoned professionals, get career advice, and start building your network in a relaxed, convenient setting—whether you’re exploring options, searching for a job or internship, or just getting started.
CCI Perspectives: AI in Practice
April 14 from 3:30-5 pm in COM 321
Join the CCI Perspectives: AI in Practice to hear from communications professionals as they share how they use and navigate AI in their day-to-day work. Learn practical examples, gain insight into industry expectations, and ask questions about how AI is shaping careers across communications fields.
Contact CCI’s Office of Professional Development
Jobs and Internships
Journalism & Media Internships
Advertising & Public Relations Internships
Communication Studies Internships
Information Sciences Internships
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.