Welcome to External Programs, Internships & Career Services
External Programs, Internships, & Career Services (EPICS) provides personalized guidance, comprehensive resources, and opportunities for School of Communication graduate and undergraduate students to explore their career interests and develop meaningful connections with alumni and industry professionals as they prepare for life beyond Northwestern.
How do we do this?
- We demystify industries and career paths
- We foster an environment that promotes serious play, resiliency, and confidence
- We program events and create content that foster a collaborative environment for students to explore potential lifelong interests ranging from creative fields to health professions
Upcoming Events
- Sep222026
SoC Picnic
12:30 PM
1920 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208SoC students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the SoC Picnic on the lawn outside of Annie May Swift Hall!
- Sep292026
SoC I EPICS: Graduate Mix & Mingle
5:30 PM
1881 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208Join us for a happy hour during the second week of classes!
Meet the EPICS team and your fellow SoC graduate students in MA Sound, MFA in Writing, MFA in Doc Media, MSC, and MSLCE as we welcome you to a new year!
Get connected to other graduate level students in the School of Communication and try out your networking skills! Networking is making connections with other people and sharing information – in other words, it’s building relationships!
Appetizers and drinks will be served. Drink tickets for beer/wine will be provided.
- Oct122026
SoC I EPICS: Industry Connect - Entertainment & Media
5:30 PM
1949 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208Connect with experienced alumni and professionals from the entertainment and media industry for an evening of networking. Meet in small groups, hear their experiences, and get career advice.
Handshake
EPICS is integrated with Handshake, Northwestern’s central career services hub. Through this platform, students can access job and internship opportunities, schedule career appointments with EPICS staff, and stay updated on career events and workshops—all to support your career planning and job search.



