Seniors - Fourth year+ 

• Meet with academic advisor to ensure all requirements are met for graduation 

• Apply for graduation and make sure all documents are submitted  

• Check your degree audit plan to make sure all required courses that have taken for completion of the degree 

• Complete the Graduate Student Survey 

• Apply for graduate school 

• Meet with Career Services to create a job application and preparation plan 

• Begin applying to jobs 

• Attend Career Fair                            

• Get resume and cover letter updated with career services                                          

• Get help with personal statements for graduate school from a faculty member or Career Services             

• Attend a Career Services workshop that helps you decide how you want to be in the workplace (your professional identity) 

• Participate in the Global Competence Certificate (GCC) program to prepare to work effectively in a diverse workplace 

• Join Career Services & Alumni Association Mentoring Program  

• Identify and obtain faculty and staff that can be used as a professional reference 

• Focus on getting professional letters of recommendation  

   Create a plan to maintain healthy habits that promote balance of work, social life, and self-care after college 

• Prepare for new post-college challenges such as finding an apartment, reliable transportation, new budget considerations, etc 

• Utilize the Recreation and Fitness center 

• Meet with Counseling Services if/when you feel burnt out or stressed about moving on to your next steps 

• Meet with financial aid counselors for exit interviews to help understand your financial obligations by the completion of graduation 

• Check Workday for any financial obligations related to LSU New Orleans 

• If going to graduate school: Apply for scholarships and grants  

• Attend money management and financial literacy workshops  

• Identify and ask co-workers or professors to serve as a positive professional reference 

•  Join at least one student organization that is related to your career for networking opportunities 

• Practice communicating leadership skills on your resume and behavioral interview questions