Please note, our busiest times of the year are during the beginning and end of each semester, at which time, expect a two to three week wait for the next available appointment.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
If it is your first time to the office, you need a quick resume review, or have basic questions about internships or job searching, our PCA's are here to help! No previously scheduled appointment necessary. Drop-ins run on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
The quickest and easiest way to meet with a Career Counselor is during our Drop-In Hours. Speak with a counselor during these 10-15 minute meetings if you have a quick question about any professional development-related topic. No previously scheduled appointment necessary. Drop-ins run on a first-come-first-served basis, and run throughout the semester.
A career counseling appointment is a great way to start a conversation about what is important to you, identifying your strengths and interests and exploring your options and strategies. Below are the topics we can discuss during your appointment.
Internships are a great way to get experience, network and explore your options. We can help you with search strategies, resources and approaches as well as tailor your materials to specific opportunities.
Need a second opinion? During this session we can review and edit your professional materials including resumes, cover letters, portfolios, websites, demo reels, artist statements and application essays.
Know what you want, but not sure how to get there? Work with a counselor to research opportunities, make professional connections and tailor your materials towards your career goals.
Got an interview? During this appointment, we can discuss etiquette and strategies, practice your delivery, and review appropriate follow up. Learn also how to articulate your needs, navigate multiple offers, research and negotiate appropriate compensation.
Not sure which direction to go? This appointment will help you seek clarity on career direction so you may focus your efforts. We can help you explore your personal values and strengths and how these relate to jobs and internships.
Do you have an opportunity that you need to fund? Explore different options for financing travel or specific projects. This could include crowdsourcing funding platforms such as Kickstarter and other funding sources.
How do you sustain your practice? Learn where and how to research residencies and fellowships to suit your career goals. Work one-on-one with a counselor writing for proposals and applications.
Thinking about graduate school? During this appointment type we will assess goals, learn how to research programs, understand requirements and develop a timeline. Work one-on-one with a counselor to review your graduate school application.
Get your work out there! Learn how to locate galleries and exhibition spaces as well as online markets. Price, promote and sell your work.
In this session, bring your questions and explore basics, tools and resources for freelance and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Appointments with career counselors are limited to students and alumni of MICA's degree-bearing programs. Due to the volume of appointments and availability of our counselors, students are limited to two one-hour appointments with a career counselor per semester. You may stop by during drop-in hours to meet with a counselor at any time with quick follow-up questions you may have. Drop-ins and P.C.A. appointments do not count toward the two-per-semester limit.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
We are now enforcing a 24-hour cancellation policy. Please call our office to cancel or reschedule your appointment no later than 24-hours prior to your appointment time. A missed appointment without notification will count as one of your two appointments.