"An architect's most useful tools are an eraser at the drafting board, and a wrecking bar at the site."
- Frank Lloyd Wright

College of Environmental Design

While you are drafting your "academic career" at Cal you may already be thinking about your designs for a career after graduation.

There is no question that Wurster Hall can be an all consuming environment but it is important to stay open and absorb all that Cal can offer. Your initial years at Cal are the ideal time to explore yourself and the possibilities. The Career Center provides help along every step of the way – self assessment, learning about career options, finding internships, and applying for jobs and graduate school. Keep an open mind and wander from Wurster every now and then. We invite you to see us soon and see us often.

Architecture & Planning Career Field

We strongly encourage you to view the career field page. There you will find information on:

Additional Resources

Exploring Majors and Careers

• CED Mentorship - Strategic partnership between CED students and the world of professional practice. Externships - Experience a day in your future workplace.
• Planning Your Future - Including career assessments and a yearly planner.
• What Have Others Done With A Major In...? - Career destinations of Cal grads from 77 majors.
• Career Fields - Survey the world of work.

Internships, Jobs and Graduate School

• Internships in Specific Career Fields - Explore internship opportunities and possible future career paths.
• CalJobs - Search for internships and part-time jobs on and off-campus.
• Graduate School - Are you thinking about graduate school? Start exploring now.

Career Counseling

• Appointments - Counselors are available for 15-minute or 45-minute appointments to discuss any aspect of your career planning.
• Ask The Counselor - Search our extensive archives of questions and answers about medical, law or other graduate school options.