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There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.

Essential skills built through majoring in MAJOR include:

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Professionalism & Work Ethic
• Critical Thinking

Learn more about essential skills.

Students graduating from the Aviation and Aerospace Science program find success in employment fields such as Aerospace, Airlines, and Operations.

Explore career opportunities by major.

Graduates are typically successful in finding employment in representative large and small entities, such as Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, ÌýDenver International Airport, Centennial Airport, Cheyenne Regional Airport, US Coast Guard (including all branches of the military services), major and small commuter airlines, plus many more!

Learn more about applying to graduate school.

• Attend orientation andÌýregister for classes.
• Meet with your Academic Advisor.
• °ä´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³Ù±ðÌýFAFSA/CASFA/COFÌýand theÌýGeneral Scholarship Application.

• Join a student organizationÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýget connected to support on campus.
• Declare aÌýmajor, (explore ourÌýfully online programs!) or meetÌýwith anÌýexploratory advisorÌýto learn about options.
• Attend signature events on campusÌý(Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).

• Review the current AVS Department and Degree Guide each term.
• Attend the AVS New Student Orientation (NSO). NSO is held a week prior to the official fall term.
• YOU MUST meet with a faculty department academic advisor (each semester) – call our central office for appointment or email a full-time faculty member directly for online or on campus advising – request advice on early career planning, degree selection, and first term class selection.
• Declare your major and any relevant minor or certificate programs (see advisor for details).

• Speak to an advisor or the front office staff about joining AVS student organizations – review the AVS Department and Degree Guide for extensive detail regarding AVS student organizations and contact information
• Consider joining university-wide student organizations throughout your tenure at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver. Contact º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver student organization outreach, more info here
• Watch the Advising videos

• Investigate on-campus and career-aligned jobs on Career Link as routinely featured on the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver Web site.
• Begin to develop and explore career pathways in both aviation and aerospace related industries. Seek related advice from your professors.

• Consider adding aÌýminorÌý´Ç°ùÌýcertificateÌýto your chosen major.
• Explore resources like theÌýtutoring programÌýor theÌýwriting center.
• Get familiar withÌýº£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver’s Academic Planning Tool.

• ·¡³æ±è±ô´Ç°ù±ðÌýstudent leadership on campusÌýand volunteering in your community.
• Earn credit and gain experience through anÌýinternship,Ìýstudy abroad, or community-engaged learning.
• Attend identity or interest-based campus eventsÌýlike the Richard T. Castro speaker series.

• Connect with theÌýUndergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
• Attend an in-personÌýCareer FairÌýto network and secure a professional headshot.
• Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub)Ìýfor opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.

• REVIEW the current AVS Department and Degree Guide each term
• Consider seeking a potential future internship for academic credit.
• Check your Degree Progress Report (DPR) in the Student Hub and meet with your department advisor (at the beginning of every academic term).

• Speak with professors and students that belong to professional organizations about special initiatives in which you could engage outside of classes and network with established professionals in your chosen field(s) of study.
• Attend speaker and dedicated events hosted by the department and professional organizations (e.g., AAAE, ISS Symposium, CO Space Coalition – see Department and Degree Guide for further information and monitor your email for special announcements).

• Connect with the C2 Hub featured on the º£½ÇÖ±²¥-Denver Web site for professional mentoring and networking opportunities.
• Investigate pathways and opportunities in graduate school programming that will build on your professional development after graduation from º£½ÇÖ±²¥-D or later in your career.

• to complete remaining graduation requirements.
• Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
• Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.

• Attend in-personÌýalumni and campus-wide networking events.
• Submit a proposal to present in-person at theÌýUndergraduate Research Conference.
• Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.

• Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
• Attend in-personÌýcareer-focused eventsÌýwith anÌýindustry-ready resume.
• Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
• Prepare and submit applications for jobs, graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.

• Take advantage of opportunities to practice your leadership skills by serving as an intern in aviation and/or aerospace professional settings, and as an officer of a student organization.
• Continue to attend unique events hosted by the department, university, and professional organizations for networking and developing strategic relationships with key members in industry.

• Prepare to engage and expend considerable effort in your senior capstone classes. These classes will leverage your gained knowledge and skills into highly specific strategies for gaining employment post-graduation.