It’s never too early—or too late—to begin planning for your career.
Rely on the Pre-Professional & Career Preparation (PREPs) Office for access to high-quality advising, programming, and resources you need to make your academic and career goals a reality.
86%of science students graduate with a job or continuing education opportunity
92%of science grads work in Indiana
No matter where you are in the career planning process, scheduling a one-on-one appointment with our career advisors can give you a competitive advantage.
We can help you find the right major, review your resume, create a plan to get into graduate or professional school, and much more.
Handshake is your exclusive access to a wide variety of opportunities, including internships, on-campus and work study positions, and part- and full-time jobs. As a School of Science student, you have access now and as an alum!
Handshake accounts are created for you once you have enrolled in classes at IU Indianapolis. If you are not yet enrolled in classes, or have questions about your Handshake access, please call our office at 317-274-5677. Please do not attempt to create a Handshake account.
Invite the PREPs staff into your classroom or organization! To ensure we are able to prepare for your group, we ask that all presentation requests are made at least 2 weeks in advance.
You don’t have to wait for your advising appointment to get help with your search.
You can explore a wide variety of tools right here on this website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Take a skills assessment to find the right career for you. Get tips for building a great resume. Learn what it takes to be successful in the grad school admissions process. It’s all here waiting for you!
We are eager to partner with other members of our campus and employer community to help our students be successful. If you have an idea or opportunity, we’d love to talk to you.