SCI-Arc offers one-to-one advising to enrich students' academic and career development. Academic Advisors assist in planning a fulfilling educational path, while the Career Advising office helps explore and prepare for professional plans, offering guidance on internships, resumes, and job searches. These services taken together empower students to make informed decisions, fostering holistic development and success at SCI-Arc and beyond.

Academic Advising

SCI-Arc provides personalized advising for all students. Academic Advisors collaborate with students to proactively foster their educational and personal growth. They offer accurate and personalized academic information, guide students on their academic responsibilities, and assist in making well-informed decisions about their education.

The office of the Registrar/International Advisor serves all students with particular emphasis on the international population. With over half the total student population coming from over 90 countries, all F-1 and J-1 students and scholars are supported through their academic journey. The office offers personal, one-on-one meetings with students to assist in their overall academic planning with particular emphasis on their immigration status, gap year planning and adjusting to life in the USA.

As an Alumni, F-1 students may apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and are eligible to apply for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) extension. Combined, these benefits offer up to three years of work experience in the USA.

The office collaborates with a qualified immigration attorney on workshops that provide in-depth discussion on OPT/STEM benefits and provides critical advising on all immigration related inquiries.

Career Advising + Professional Development

The Career Services Office connects student talent with industry leaders and supports students throughout their career development journey by providing resources, events, advising, and more.

• Career Counseling: Guides career exploration, resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, job searches, and networking strategies.
• Professional Development Workshops + Events: Cover topics such as resume writing, networking, internship guidelines and job searches, using LinkedIn effectively, salary negotiation, and more.
• Open Studio: Provides an opportunity for employers and recruiters to see the work of current SCI-Arc students in anticipation of hiring them for available positions. Over 120 employers attended the recent networking event including Gehry Partners and Gensler.

Job Board

SCI-Arc maintains a robust online job board that connects students and alumni to employers for internships; full-time, part-time, and freelance positions; residencies, and fellowships.

Internships

SCI-Arc provides eligible students with the option to intern for academic credit during spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Our students have interned with companies such as: MAD Architects, Gensler, Framestore, Oyler Wu Collaborative, Populous, Disney, RIOS, MVE + Partners, Inc., Tighe Architecture, HOK, Standard Architecture.