Career Counseling sessions are currently being held virtually over Zoom. See the Career Counseling section below to schedule an appointment.

We are also currently offering Virtual Office Hours once a week. During this time, students can drop into an open Zoom meeting with a career counselor without an appointment. Please email cd@sva.edu for our latest schedule and for instructions on accessing the Virtual Office Hours sign-in form.

Counseling sessions support degree-seeking students and recent graduates in exploring, identifying and pursuing their individual career goals, while also introducing them to professional tools and resources. We can assist you with résumé, cover letter and portfolio reviews; job search strategies; interview preparation; building a freelancing career; applying to grants, residencies and other professional opportunities; and exhibiting your work as an artist.

To schedule an appointment, please read our policies below and then click the Schedule an Appointment button.

Policies

Appointments are for current SVA students and alumni up to four years after graduation.
Freshmen and sophomores must review our Resume and Cover Letter Guide before booking an appointment.
Our office reserves the right to reassign your appointment to a different counselor in the instance of a scheduling conflict.
Canceling: If you need to cancel or change your appointment, you must do so no later than 24 hours prior to your appointment time.
No-Shows: If you miss your appointment without canceling, you may book a new appointment at least four weeks from your original appointment date.
No Double-Booking: You may reserve only one appointment at a time. If you book two, one appointment will be canceled by a Career Development administrator.

Career Development