North Carolina Wesleyan University was chartered on October 25, 1956. Wesleyan is a private four-year, coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Approximately 800 students are enrolled in the traditional program at the Rocky Mount campus. Another 1,000 students attend our Adult Studies Program sites.
The Office of Career Development & Leadership (OCDL) complements the academic program of the University by offering a variety of services that assist students in their professional development while also serving as a resource to local, state, regional and global organizations seeking to recruit them.
Handshake
NCWU is a Handshake institution. Guidance on how to use this premiere job search tool can be found on the Career & Job Search Resources page. Email career@ncwu.edu to learn about our employer resources.
Internship Program
By emphasizing hands-on learning as an important tool for developing a career path that ultimately leads to successful and satisfying full time employment, the OCDL helps students realize their career goals. As an Internship Supervisor in the Internship Program, you too will play a role in the process. Wesleyan students can pursue internships for their own personal interests or to receive academic credit. For more information on the role you would play when internships are pursued for academic credit, click here.
If you would like to list an internship with your company please email career@ncwu.edu.
Career Fairs
North Carolina Wesleyan is a member of ENCCA, a consortium of eastern NC liberal arts colleges that sponsors an annual career fair. Open to students and alumni of member schools only. The ENCCA Career Fair is normally held in February of each year. Click here for more information.