Not sure you are in the right major? Still undecided? Let us help?

Dalton State students have access to a free career assessment called Focus 2. Simply follow these easy steps:

1. Take Focus 2 by clicking the button below.
2. Create a new user account and use the access code: roadrunner
3. We encourage you to take all the sections of the assessment, however definitely take the "Work Interest Assessment" and the "Personality Assessment."
4. Upon completion, schedule an appointment with the Career Advisor to go over your results, talk about your options, get your questions answered, and receive assistance with changing your major. To schedule an appointment, click the button below.

Focus 2 Assessment

Schedule a Focus 2 Appointment

 

Check out these additional tools to help you decide the best career path for yourself:

Occupational Outlook Handbook
(Find out about occupational growth, pay projections, and comparisons)

O*Net Online
(Learn more about certain occupations and careers that will be around 10-20 years from now)

MyPlan.com
(Learn what you can do with certain majors)

 

Curious about what kind of salary you could earn with a certain degree at Dalton State?

The Georgia Higher Learning and Earnings (GHLE) dashboard provides comparisons of wages by degree type, program of study, and college 1 year and 5 years after graduation.  Click below for more information:

GHLE DASHBOARD 

Considering graduate school or medical school after completing your undergraduate degree?

Tackling the admissions requirements for each of the schools you are interested in can be daunting, especially while you are finishing up your last year of undergraduate work. Let us help you navigate the different requirements, gather all necessary documentation, and prep for graduate entrance exams. You are not alone in this process.

Schedule an appointment with the Dalton State Graduate School Advisor today.

Schedule a Graduate School Prep Appointment

RESUME REVIEW

Whether you are looking for an internship, part-time job, full-time position, work study opportunity, or simply need it for a class assignment, we are here to help you create and/or polish your resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and/or career essays.

We will provide you with career resources, advice, tips, and more. The counselor will go over each section of your document with you to determine what is the best information to put forward. Meet with a Career Advisor by booking a one-on-one appointment.

INTERVIEWING 101

Do not let the stress of interviewing diminish your confidence and knowledge of the position.

If you are not sure how to present yourself, how to answer interview questions, or simply need a pep talk before the big day, we are here to help! We will sit down with you and go over general questions in your field and how you can prepare for those more tricky questions. We also offer MOCK interviews to really help get you in the zone before the real one. Not sure what to wear? No need to worry. We provide tips on proper professional wear and even have a Career Closet on campus where you can pick out an outfit at no cost.

Schedule your appointment today!

Schedule a Resume Review

Schedule an Interview Prep Appointment

Whether you are looking for an internship, part-time job, full-time position, or even an on campus work study opportunity, we have got you covered.

Dalton State College's online job board is called PURPLE BRIEFCASE and is available to all students and alumni. Registering for an account allows you to create a personalized profile, search for current job postings, and register for upcoming Career & Professional Development events likes the Career Fair and Graduate School Fair. To create a profile, click the button below and select 'New Student.' Once  you have created your profile, you are free to search any open positions.

PURPLE BRIEFCASE

We also have a bulletin board located in Memorial Hall highlighting a few of the available job postings.

Need help?

career@daltonstate.edu

Whether you do not own any professional wear, are missing some pieces, or simply need a professional opinion on your upcoming interview attire, we have got you covered. LITERALLY!

Dalton State College has a Career Closet that is full of professional wear at no cost to our students. This resource is located in the Pope Student Center and can be accessed Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Stop by the Dean of Students Office today and check out the selection.

• Suits

• Button-ups

• Blouses

• Skirts/Dresses

• Shoes

• Belts

• Ties

• Blazers

For questions:

career@daltonstate.edu

Have professional wear clothes you would like to donate to the Career Closet? Great, we'll take them! Drop them off in the Dean of Students Office anytime Monday-Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Did you know that Dalton State College has an online job board? Purple Briefcase, is the hub for all opportunities including internships, part-time jobs, full-time careers, and on campus work study positions. Dalton State's students are directed to Purple Briefcase to any and all opportunities available to them.

On Purple Briefcase, you as the employer, can create a free profile, post any positions you have available, and view student profiles and resumes at  your convenience. To get started, follow these simply instructions:

1. Click on the Purple Briefcase button below
2. Click "New Employer"
3. Choose the FREE option, unless you'd like to take advantage of what the possible subscriptions offer
4. After creating your account, navigate to the "My Schools" page
5. From there, scroll down to the "Request a School Connection (with a code)"
6. The Dalton State College code is: DSC173
7. Once approved, you may post jobs, internships, and/or register for any of our career events at your convenience

GO TO PURPLE BRIEFCASE

As always, thank you for thinking of our students! For assistance or questions:

career@daltonstate.edu

Dalton State College offers several degrees, including certificates, associates, and bachelors.

Our current students are always looking for internship opportunities and our graduates are ready to take on their careers at your company/organization.  Wanna know what our students are educated and trained in?  See all our majors and programs below by clicking on the school of choice:

School of Education

School of Health Professions

School of liberal Arts

School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics

Wright School of Business

Quick Facts Fall 2018

• Total Students: 5,118
• First Generation College Students: 51%
• Worldwide: 42 nations and 18 states
• Time Commitment:
  • 63% Full Time Enrollment
  • 37% Part Time Enrollment
• Average Age: 21
• Enrollment by County:
  • Whitfield: 44%
  • Gilmer: 4%
  • Walker: 7%
  • Gordon: 8%
  • Catoosa: 12%
  • Murray: 12%
  • Other GA/Out of State: 13%
• Ethnicity:
  • White: 61%
  • Hispanic: 29%
  • Black: 4%
  • Other/Non Disclosed: 6%
• Classroom Profile:
  • Student to Faculty Ration: 19 to 1
  • Average Class Size: 14
• Faculty/Staff Profile:
  • Total Faculty: 270
  • Total Staff: 220
• Degree Profile:
  • 810 Degrees Conferred 2017-2018
  • Bachelor's: 2,966 - 58%
  • Associates: 1,658 - 32%
  • Certificates: 99 - 2%
  • Undeclared: 395 - 8%
  • 369 Dual Enrollment Students
• Institutional Financial Profile:
  • 50% State Appropriation
  • 50% Tuition & Fees
  • $37.2M Foundation Assets
  • Tuition & Fees: $2,123 for In-State/15hrs Per Semester
  • Housing: $3,200 for a 2 BR/Single Occupancy Per Semester
• Financial Student Profile:
  • 71% Receiving Aid
  • 36% Receiving Need Based Aid

Did You Know?

Environmental Sustainability Degree Added 2018

Georgia's First & Only Hispanic Serving Institution

Dalton State is a low cost/low debt 4-year college

School of Education offers region's only autism endorsement

Dalton State saves endangered turtle species

Roadrunner trail system provides three miles of hiking and is about to expand

Wright School of Business expansion opens Fall 2019

Information provided by Marketing & Communications December 2018

Internship Fair

Thursday, September 12, 2019
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dalton State College Quad (outdoors)

Interested employers wishing to have a table at these events must register via:

Purple Briefcase

Registration fee for the Internship Fair is as follows:

• Registration until September 5th - $20

Includes a table, 2 chairs, and bottle water. Though this event is in the morning, it will be outside, so prepare for hot and sunny weather. If rain, we will move into the Pope Student Center.  For questions, please contact us.

career@daltonstate.edu

Dalton State College is focused on offering resources to our students to help them succeed in their education and career. 

One of those resources is our Career Closet. Ran on donations, this resource offers students, who do not own or cannot otherwise afford to purchase, PROFESSIONAL WEAR clothing at no cost them. We are always looking for donations of professional wear to fill the closet. If you or anyone in your company, organization, church, family, etc. is willing to donate gently used or brand new professional wear to the Dalton State Career Closet, we will gladly take it.  Any items not kept are donated to Providence Ministries in Dalton, GA.

With your help, our students will look and feel professional and ready for that big interview or business meeting/event. Thank you in advance for your donations!

We accept donations Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the Dean of Students Office located in the Pope Student Center.

For questions:

career@daltonstate.edu