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CAREER SERVICES

CAREER SERVICES EVENTS

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Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture Meet & Greet  

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Scheduled
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Portfolio Workshop

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Scheduled
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lake Flato Meet & Greet

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Scheduled

The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture's Career Services office provides job search advice, resources, and opportunities to students and recent alumni, while also serving as a valuable conduit to professionals worldwide. Career Services staff provide guidance through one-on-one meetings and group workshops and seek to connect students to the professional community through networking events, professional panels, employer presentations, career fairs, and more.

STAFF

CAREER ADVICE & COUNSELING

RESUME, COVER LETTER & PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

To schedule a resume, cover letter, and/or portfolio review, please select the appropriate major below. Please schedule appointments ONE day in advance to allow Career Service staff to confirm the meeting details. For alumni seeking advising appointments, Career Services is only able to provide advising within five years following graduation. 

ADVISING APPOINTMENTS: LOG IN TO 12TWENTY@TEXAS

CAREER FAIR

Every spring, Career Services hosts an annual Career Fair, which provides the opportunity for students and employers to connect. The fair typically brings in more than 100 firms and organizations from across the United States.

Participating disciplines include Architecture, Community & Regional Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Sustainable Design, and Urban Design. Employers who are interested in attending the fair are required to be seeking full-time or internship positions available to students. Third-party recruiting and staffing firms are not eligible to participate. 

LOCATION + CONTACT

Sutton Hall 3.128
512-471-1333
utsoa-careers@utexas.edu

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JOB BOARD

Career Services maintains its own job board, which is regularly updated as the office is contacted by employers with new job or internship opportunities. This resource is only available to current School of Architecture students and alumni.

NOTICE: UTSOA Career Services provides a free-of-charge job posting service and makes no recommendations regarding potential employers or student employees. All negotiations are handled directly between the student and employer. Employers and students are urged to perform due diligence when offering, applying for, or accepting private off-campus employment.

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STUDENT RESOURCES

Below is a slate of tips and resources developed by Career Services for School of Architecture students to support their employment search.

Gaining Experience as a Student             Networking Tips
LinkedIn GuideCover Letter Guide 
Work Samples vs. PortfoliosProfessional Portfolio Guide 
Professional Portfolio TipsPortfolio Printing Guide 
A Guide for Your First ResumeAdvanced Resume Guideline 
Resume Action WordsCurriculum Vitae (CV) Guide
Interview AdviceQuestions to Ask in an Interview
Interview Follow-UpLand a Job Offer & Negotiate Effectively
Student Business Cards 

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, & ASSOCIATIONS

The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) administers the licensure process for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers who seek registration in the state of Texas.  

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A sunlit office with yellow chairs in the foreground, a white table with wooden chairs, and design posters or architectural plans displayed on the wall in the background.
Two women stand at a table during a career fair, smiling and discussing papers. One holds a folder and the other gestures to a brochure. Other attendees and tables are visible in the background.
People, mostly young adults, interact and network at a busy career fair or conference. Some hold resumes or folders, and information booths are set up along the sides of the large, well-lit room.
A spacious, modern lobby with people walking, talking, or sitting along the walls. Large abstract mural covers one wall; small tables and booths line the other. The floor has thin white lines in a geometric pattern.
A group of people participate in a speed networking event, seated in pairs at small tables along a bright, modern room with large windows and concrete ceilings. Each pair is engaged in conversation.
A diverse group of people gather and mingle on an outdoor terrace of a modern building, chatting in small groups near tables and railings, with urban plants and office windows surrounding the scene.
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Two women sit at a white table with yellow chairs, reviewing documents and smiling. Behind them are shelves filled with papers. The setting appears to be an office or meeting room.
Several spiral-bound and softcover notebooks and booklets are spread out on a white surface. Covers feature architectural drawings, sketches, and various colors, including a prominent orange booklet.
A group of eight people stand smiling in front of the modern, white, ribbed exterior of the Oculus transportation hub in New York City on a bright day.
People wearing face masks observe tall architectural models displayed on pedestals in a bright, modern gallery space with large windows and natural light.

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    As an iconic spot on campus, graduating students have posed outside the doors for decades – making it one of campus’ most recognizable locations.

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    On September 21, architect and managing director of UNS North America (@we.are.uns) Frans van Vuure presents his lecture, “Sustainability with a Twist.” <br>
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    On September 21, architect and managing director of UNS North America (@we.are.uns) Frans van Vuure presents his lecture, “Sustainability with a Twist.”

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    From the iconic ONDA wall in the West Mall Building to supporting the School of Architecture's academic operations as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Kory Bieg’s presence is felt on campus. <br>
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    FALL 2026 PROGRAMMING

    This year's lecture series, "At Home in the World," explores how design and critical inquiry operate within an era defined by planetary interdependence.

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    Congratulations to Architecture graduate student Luis Rodriguez for earning Honorable Mention in the 2026 ACSA Concrete Masonry Competition!<br>
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    Congratulations to Architecture graduate student Luis Rodriguez for earning Honorable Mention in the 2026 ACSA Concrete Masonry Competition!

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    On September 9, UT School of Architecture Dean Heather Woofter (@heatherwoofter) and Architecture &amp; Urban Design Program Director at Kent State University Sung Ho Kim present “Invisible Practice.” <br>
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    On September 9, UT School of Architecture Dean Heather Woofter (@heatherwoofter) and Architecture & Urban Design Program Director at Kent State University Sung Ho Kim present “Invisible Practice.”

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    Beginning August 28, architect and urbanist @studiopaolavigano's exhibition, "THE BIOPOLITICAL GARDEN" is on display. Paola Viganò will present a virtual opening talk on September 3. <br>
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    Beginning August 28, architect and urbanist @studiopaolavigano's exhibition, "THE BIOPOLITICAL GARDEN" is on display. Paola Viganò will present a virtual opening talk on September 3.