Enrich – Junior (56-85 Credits)

You’re halfway there! It is time to enrich the experiences and knowledge you’ve gained during the first two years as a Lubar student.

The following should be completed by the end of your junior year:

Academic Advising

• Meet with you Academic Advisor to confirm you have been advanced to your major. Lubar Hall N297, 414-229-5271
  • Plan your semester and discuss your timeline for graduation.
  • Review the number of credits remaining for any majors, minors or certificates, etc. and any prerequisites that may affect the sequencing of your classes.
  • Check your progress by answering the following:
    • Have you taken or are you enrolled in the 300-level core course in your intended major?
    • What major electives/courses are you going to take for your major?
    • Do you want to double major or add a certificate to your degree plan?
    • What internship opportunities have you found that provide career-related experience?
• Know your program’s requirements.
  • Track your progress by reviewing your academic requirements in PAWS, located in the dropdown menu.
• Monitor your PAWS account and email daily through Office 365.
  • Watch for important emails from the Lubar School and UWM.
• Ensure your finances are in order.
  • Check into Financial Aid.
  • Pay tuition.
  • Apply for scholarships
    • Lubar College Scholarships
    • UWM Scholarships
• Use this website for Student Service resources.
• If interested, begin to research graduate and professional schools with the Graduate Program Services office. mba-ms@uwm.edu, 414-251-5252
  • Review GPA and other standardized test requirements.
  • Learn what personal statements and other application essays require and how to write them.

Career Advising

• Meet with your Career Advisor to develop plans for your professional internship. Lubar Hall N203, 414-229-5445
  • Update your resume and have it critiqued.
  • Discuss which major electives will best work with your career plans.
  • Revise career goals and plans.
  • Complete BUS ADM 300 – Career and Professional Development.
  • Obtain a professional internship and relevant experience.
• Attend Career Services Center sponsored events.
  • Network at multiple career fairs offered throughout the year.
• Continue to use Career Resources.
  • Reactivate your Handshake account and update information.
  • Sign up for on-campus interviews through Handshake. Some employers interview in fall for summer internships.
  • Build contacts in LinkedIn.
  • Watch for emails on Lubar College sponsored internships, such as LaMacchia, Delwin C. and Jacobus, and other opportunities.

Personal Development

• Enrich your academic experiences.
  • Explore Study Abroad Opportunities – as part of a group or on your own – as a way to improve your understanding of the diverse cultures of the world and begin developing the skills needed for a business career in the global market. Contact your Advisor or the Study Abroad Office:
    • Garland Hall, Room 138, 414-229-4846
  • Take on a leadership role in a Lubar Business Student Organization.
• Speak with Faculty and Staff about specializations and current trends in your areas of interest.
  • Continue to meet with faculty and staff to build relationships and act as a positive reference for you.
  • Connect with business professionals in the Multicultural Mentoring Program.
• Obtain relevant professional experience.
  • Secure an internship or part-time job that allows you to gain experience and apply what you are learning.
  • Network with professionals tied to your major.
  • Join professional organizations, such as the American Marketing Association (AMA) or Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).