Senior Year Experience

Upcoming Events

Savvy Seniors Support Group
Nov 17, Nov 23, Dec 1
All sessions will be held in the Student Counseling Center, SU 1.608, from 4-5 p.m. on the dates indicated.  No registration required; walk-ins welcome. Help add to a satisfying final year experience, by participating in a bi-monthly "hash it out or laugh it out" session with fellow seniors.

• Excitement is Stressful Too
  November 17
• Handling the Stress of Change
  November 23
  Pegasus Room
  
• Making the Most of Your New Life
  December 1

Alumni Spotlight Series: Chef Jennifer Schaertl
Nov. 17
5 p.m.
Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Dining Hall

Chef Jennifer Schaertl (BS ’03), author of Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens, is coming to campus to demonstrate how you can cook a gourmet meal for two in your apartment or dorm room! The demonstration is free, open to everyone, and will take place in the Dining Hall’s Faculty/Staff dining room. Come prepared to learn new tricks, tips, and recipes, and maybe even sample some delicious cooking. For questions and to RSVP for this event, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 972-883-ALUM or email alumni@utdallas.edu. Please RSVP by November 13, 2009. This program is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

Seniors Meet the Recruiters
Nov. 18
4–5 p.m. Career Center Seminar Room (MC 1.608)
Panel of employers will share effective job search strategies geared specifically for seniors.
Employer Panelists include representatives from EMC Corporation, PFSWeb, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, and Texas Instruments.

Senior Etiquette Luncheon
Nov. 19
Noon – 1 p.m. McDermott Suite, 4th floor of McDermott Library
Not sure which bread plate or beverage glasses are yours? Don't know the proper way to hold your knife and fork? Dining etiquette is one form of etiquette that can be critical to career and job search success. Employers often want to see you in social situations to see how you conduct yourself. This is especially true if the job you want requires a certain standard of conduct with clients and superiors. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. It is also about being comfortable around people and making them comfortable around you. Judi Hensley, Director of University Events from the Office of the President, will conduct this etiquette training. Registration for the Senior Etiquette Luncheon opens on November 1, 2009 through UTD CareerWorks. If you have an account, please be sure to update your profile. If you do not have an UTD CareerWorks account, register for the account at utdallas.edu/career/careerworks. Check today so you don’t miss this great opportunity!

Watch Comet Calendar for other upcoming events!

 

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UTD Senior Scoop

• UTD Senior Scoop is a bi-weekly e-newsletter sent to all students classified as seniors to keep them informed and up to date on important news, events, resources and deadlines.

40 Things to do Before You Graduate

• The countdown to graduation has begun—and you don’t want to leave UT Dallas without completing the 40 Things to do Before You Graduate checklist!

Getting Ready for Graduation

• The Office of the Registrar maintains a website with graduation information. Students must submit an application for the semester they plan to graduate.

Career Preparation

• The Career Center is available to assist students with career decisions and job search techniques.
  
• The Career Center also offers a Career Coach for students who are about to graduate and want assistance with their career transition.

Graduate/Professional School Information

• The Career Center maintains a website with helpful information about how to prepare and apply for graduate or professional school programs.
• The GEMS Center has information on graduate school examinations and provides preparation courses for several graduate examinations.

Financial Matters

• Financial Aid Counselors are available for exit interviews to ensure that students who have received financial aid understand their obligations upon completion of their undergraduate degrees.
• The Bursar’s Office can answer questions about outstanding financial obligations to UT Dallas.
  

Continuing Insurance Coverage

If you are graduating this semester, are currently insured under the Student Health Insurance policy and have had continuous coverage on this policy for at least six months, you are eligible to continue your coverage for an additional six months.

• Information for international students
  
• Information for domestic students

Email and Computer Access

Graduating students can continue to use their UT Dallas computer accounts up to, but not including, the first class day of the semester following graduation. more info

Helpful Contacts

Alumni Office	972-883-2586
Career Center	972-883-2943
Caps and Gowns
Enrollment Services	972-883-2270
Financial Aid	972-883-2941
University Operator	972-883-2111
Registrar's Office	972-883-2342

Alumni Relations

It’s not too early to be thinking about connecting with the UT Dallas Alumni Office.

UT Dallas Alumni Relations connects UT Dallas alumni to the University through social and educational events, service opportunities, communications, and alumni benefits. A monthly alumni newsletter, the Alumni Link, shares class notes and important stories, while the alumni website connects alumni to each other through an online directory and personal pages.

The alumni relations office coordinates annual Homecoming activities, participates in student events like Welcome Week and Sounds of Class, and organizes dozens of networking and social events throughout the year. Alumni also have the opportunity to use the University’s Career Center, Activity Center, and McDermott Library. A free Alumni ID card is provided at the Comet Center in the Student Union.

Seniors are invited to register online on the alumni website for access to an online directory of alumni and notices about upcoming alumni events and benefits.

All alumni are included in all alumni relations programs, communications, and benefits. No fee or separate membership is required. For more information or to get involved with Alumni Relations, contact the Alumni Relations office at (972) UTD-ALUM, email alumni@utdallas.edu, or visit the Alumni Relations website.

Recommended Resources for Seniors

		Backpack to Briefcase: Steps to a Successful Career Life After Graduation, LLC (2006)			Life After School. Explained. Cap & Compass (2002)
		What Color is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers Richard N. Bolles Ten Speed Press (2008) www.jobhuntersbible.com