Graduating Students

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Below you will find information on everything you need to know and prepare for the Grad Show Website and Grad Show Preview, both virtual and in person, brought to you by your ArtCenter Career & Professional Development office. For questions about the in-person Grad Show, including set-up, please contact your department advisor

For information about Degree Completion and the Commencement Ceremony please reach out Enrollment Services at enrollmentservices@artcenter.edu.

Grad Show Website

The Grad Show Website showcases the work of ArtCenter’s graduating students. You’ll need to set up a profile and upload your projects. You’ll also upload your graduation backdrop image for the graduation ceremony. 

Dates & Deadlines

Week 5: Email to all graduating students from CPD about how to set up your profile and upload your projects.

Tuesday, Week 13 11:59 pm: The Grad Show Website will be locked to edits. Incomplete profiles may be deleted or hidden.

Grad Show Preview [Virtual]

Students from participating departments will present work to creative professionals via zoom. Contact your department to get details, including the schedule and zoom link. The length and exact format of your presentation will vary by department.

Dates & Deadlines

Sunday, Week 11: Use this link to ask CPD to invite specific creative professionals to Grad Show Preview.

Thursday, Week 13: CPD will share the Grad Show Website with creative professionals who have registered for the event.

Thursday, Week 14: Virtual presentations with your department.

Grad Show Preview [In-Person]

Network with creative professionals as you stand near your work at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Dates & Deadlines

Sunday, Week 11: Use this link to ask CPD to invite specific creative professionals to Grad Show Preview.

Thursday, Week 13: CPD will share the Grad Show Website with creative professionals who have registered for the event.

Thursday, Week 15: Grad Show Preview In Person

View companies interested in attending Grad Show Preview

Preparing for Grad Show Preview

Prepare Your Professional Materials

Grad Show Preview is all about putting you in contact with creative professionals. Be ready to take advantage of those connections by having your professional materials polished.

Materials to Prepare

  • Portfolio Website

  • Resume

  • LinkedIn Profile

  • Me in a Minute video

Prepare for Virtual Presentations

The virtual part of Grad Show Preview is a great opportunity to become comfortable introducing yourself and your work through a well-rehearsed and refined presentation.

Things to Consider

  • Attendees want to get to know you by viewing your work.

  • Your technology and space should be well curated.

  • Reading from a script will put distance between you and your audience. Work from an outline with notes instead.

  • Consider creating a slide deck for the presentation rather than presenting from your website.

Prepare for the In-Person Event

At the in-person Grad Show Preview event, you’ll have the chance to network with creative professionals. It’s a great chance to develop your skills.

Things to Consider

  • Dress for the kind of first impression you want to make.

  • You’ll be on your feet for several hours, so comfort is also important.

  • Practice conversation starters and your handshake.

  • Be ready to collect contact information and follow up.

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Need a little extra help preparing for Grad Show Preview or for Graduation? Schedule a one-on-one Advising Appointment with a Career Advisor.

To Book an Appointment
Visit ArtCenter Connect and click on Advising in the top right menu.

Email careers@artcenter.edu with any issues.

From Student to Alumni

As you prepare to graduate, know that ArtCenter and Career & Professional Development can continue to support you throughout your career. Read through a few important reminders and resources on the right as you make your exciting transition to ArtCenter Alumni.

  • Once you’ve graduated, make sure your materials reflect that. Your degree and graduation date should be on your resume and LinkedIn profile.

  • Even though you’ve graduated, we’re still here to support you. ArtCenter alumni receive lifetime career advising and resources; professional development programs hosted in alumni hubs globally; creative entrepreneurship workshops, panels, and events; as well as networking connections to the world-wide alumni community. 

    CAREER ADVISING

    Alumni Career Advising appointments can be scheduled on ArtCenter Connect. Look for Advising in the top right menu.

    Group Alumni Advising is also available. To signup, login to ArtCenter Connect and click on Events.

  • ArtCenter’s Office of Institutional Research conducts a graduate employment survey with each graduating class. The survey is sent to all students who graduated in the Fall, Spring, and Summer of the prior year. Email invitations are sent to graduates during the summer with details on the survey process including information on receiving an incentive for completing the survey.

    For more information on the graduate employment survey, to request a copy of the survey questions, or to learn more about how the college uses the information to inform its programming please contact the Office of Institutional Research at cee@artcenter.edu

  • You are now part of AlumnNetwork, part of the Office of Development. Click here to view your complete list of alumni benefits.

    You have one year of Halo-level membership in FullCircle for free.

Contact Career & Professional Development

Questions about any of the above? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email at careers@artcenter.edu.

You can also visit our office from Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. We’re located on Hillside RM 287, across from the Library.

We hope to see you soon!