Placement Support At The University of Dubuque

The University of Dubuque approaches placement through personalised career advising, Handshake recruiting, employer fairs and deep relationships with regional partners who hire UD graduates year after year.

Career And Placement Pathways

Pathway	What students can use it for
Handshake (dbq.joinhandshake.com)	Internships, part-time jobs and full-time roles
Career coaching	Job search strategy, résumé and cover letter feedback
Mock interviews	Practice before high-stakes employer screens
Employer events	On-campus fairs and networking sessions (registration via Handshake)
Graduate school advising	Workshops and individual planning for advanced degrees
Faculty industry ties	Especially strong in aviation, business, education and health fields
Community engagement résumé lines	Service learning that demonstrates leadership to employers

What UD Emphasises

UD’s Office of Vocation, Career Services, and Community Engagement markets a mentor-rich experience: staff know students by name and can connect them to Dubuque’s tight employer network.

International students must secure CPT or OPT authorisation before starting paid training off campus; unpaid internships may still implicate immigration rules—always ask the international adviser first.

Typical Graduate Directions

UD graduates often pursue:

• Commercial aviation, airport management and related technical fields
• Nursing, physician assistant (graduate), allied health and public health support roles
• Business analytics, finance and supply chain roles with Midwest employers
• K–12 education and ministry leadership
• Seminary or nonprofit service for students in theological programmes

Placement Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students joining for the September 2026 intake should:

• Upload a résumé to Handshake before Thanksgiving of year one
• Attend every career fair, even for “practice” networking
• Seek two micro-internships or job shadows if a full summer internship is not yet feasible
• Connect with alumni via career staff introductions
• Document outcomes (projects, flight hours, clinical hours) for licensing or graduate school

UD is strongest for students who want coach-led placement in a regional labour market with national Handshake reach as a supplement.