College of Visual and Performing Arts

At Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, students engage in rigorous training that develops and expands their creative talents within a close-knit, collaborative community of faculty and students. Our graduates fine-tune their powers of expression, emerging as clear, concise, convincing and creative thinkers, speakers and artists.

The Office of Academic and Career Advising supports undergraduate and graduate students in all stages of their professional journey. Offerings include resume/cover letter reviews, developing an outstanding LinkedIn profile, finding an internship or job, networking tips, preparing for interviews and guidance on career discernment.

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Senior Celebration 2025

Published on April 9, 2025

On May 8th we’re teaming up with the Office of Alumni Engagement to host the Senior Celebration will be taking place 1-4pm at the Shaw Quadrangle with fun games, FREE food, giveaways, a DJ and much more. This event is …

By Victoria LaFarge

Celebrate National Mentoring Month With Firsthand’s Improved Mentor Matching Program!

Published on January 23, 2025

As we close out January, National Mentoring Month, we would like to introduce the enhanced and updated mentor search feature on Firsthand! With Syracuse University’s notable network of stellar alumni, Firsthand allows for students to explore different careers while expressing …

By Victoria LaFarge

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Career Closet

The Syracuse University Career Closet offers students access to professional attire, empowering them to make a strong impression in career-advancing …

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As a free resource to international students, Interstride hosts available jobs and internships in the U.S. and around the world. …

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VMock is a 24/7 resume review platform free for Syracuse University students. By using VMock, students will have personalized and …

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Connecting you with over 120,000 Syracuse University alumni and current students, LinkedIn provides opportunities to network and build professional skills. For …

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Handshake is Syracuse University’s centralized career management tool. As a free resource to students and alumni, Handshake hosts available internships, …

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Firsthand supports students (mentees) in achieving their unique short- and long-term professional development goals by allowing them to meet with …

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Through self, faculty and staff assessments, Big Interview allows students and alumni to learn about the interview process and sharpen …

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Cyber Asset Management: Securing Digital Resources in the Modern Enterprise

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Social Media: Designing a Consistent Brand

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