About Us

Students/Majors Served

The University Career Center serves 9 of the 12 colleges/schools, representing almost 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in over 50 academic units.  A summary of colleges and schools includes:

1. Arts & Sciences 

    • Humanities: English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Philosophy, Theatre
    • Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Astronomy
    • Social Sciences: Anthropology, Communication, Criminal Justice, Geography, Geosciences, History, Pan-African Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urban/Public Affairs, Women's/Gender Studies

    2. Dentistry (including Dental Hygiene)
    3. Education and Human Development 

      • Counseling
      • Exercise Science
      • Sports Administration
      • Human Resources and Organizational Development
      • Organizational Leadership and Learning
      • Teacher Education

      4. Graduate School (in areas related to 9 colleges and schools)
      5. Social Work
      6. Medicine (Integrated Programs in Biomedical Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology, not Medical Doctors)
      7. Music
      8. Nursing
      9. Public Health and Information Sciences

      The University Career Center serves all exploratory students and posts all positions for Student Employment (part-time jobs) and Federal Work Study positions for all students.

      Other Career Centers 

      The College of Business, Speed School of Engineering, and Brandeis School of Law have career centers serving their students. Click here  for their contact information. 

      Our Mission

      The University Career Center educates students through the exploration of career interests, values, and skills. Dedicated and collaborative coaching, programming, and events allow students to enter the working-world prepared to thrive in an ever-changing, diverse and global community.

      Vision Statement

      The University Career Center will engage the campus community in comprehensive career and professional development connecting passion to purpose through innovative and inclusive career services.

      Statement of Inclusion 

      The University Career Center occasionally provides programs and activities that focus on the career development needs and issues of a particular group or groups in our campus community.  

      In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University Career Center does not prohibit, directly or indirectly, the participation in, or benefits of a program or activity to a person or group because of their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

      All students who are interested in the topic or program are welcome to attend and participate. 

      Professional Associations

      The University Career Center and/or individual staff members maintain memberships in the following professional associations:

      • National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
      • Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)
      • National Career Development Association (NCDA)
      • American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)
      • Greater Louisville, Inc. - The Metro Chamber of Commerce (GLI)


      Contact Information

      Phone: (502) 852-6701

      Email: 

      Mailing/Physical Address:

      University of Louisville
      University Career Center
      Houchens Building, LL03
      Louisville, KY 40208