2026 Spring Career & Internship Fair

Event Day & Details

Location

The in-person fair will be held at the The Hotel at The University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740.

Registration Fees 

We provide flexible pricing options to ensure organizations of all sizes can participate. Each 8' booth package includes a 6' table, wi-fi access, electricity (bring an extension cord if needed for your setup), parking, and lunch for up to four representatives. Additional representatives are $100 each, with a discounted rate of $50 each for Start-Ups and Small Businesses.

• In-Person Attendance | Registration is now open!
  • For-Profit Organizations: $950 per booth per day
  • Government Entities: $650 per booth per day
  • Non-Profit Organizations: $350 per booth per day
  • Start-Ups & Small Businesses**: $200 per booth per day

*Subject to approval. For the purpose of registration, we define Start-Ups as organizations that are in the seed stage through early financing - and in existence for 5 years or less, - and have less than eighty employees, - and exhibit a "rapid growth" or "early-stage innovation" mindset.

*We define Small Businesses as organizations with less than 50 employees - and independently owned and operated - and not dominant in its field on a national basis.

Registration is now open! Please note there will be no on-site registration available.

Important Dates & Details

• Cancellation Deadline & Refund Policy: Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Employers must submit the cancellation in writing to careerfairs@umd.edu by February 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST to receive a full refund and not owe a fair registration balance. Any employers who cancel after this deadline, for any reason, will remain responsible for payment, and no refunds will be administered. Failure to cancel in writing by the cancellation deadline will leave the employer responsible for the registration fee, regardless of circumstances.
  • NO SHOW POLICY: Employers who do not arrive to participate on the day of the fair will remain responsible for payment.
• Deadline to be Included in Printed Materials: Monday, February 16, 2026. 

VIRTUAL SPRING CAREER FAIR DISCOUNT

Connect virtually with our talented Terps by attending our Virtual Spring Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 11 from 1-4pm. Employers who attend our in-person fair are eligible to receive 50% off the virtual fair registration fee.

Enhancement Options

• Sponsorship Opportunities: To learn more, review our sponsorship opportunities here, or contact Sharena Cotellesse Payne at spayne13@umd.edu. 
• Set up an Interview Schedule (Virtual or In-Person): On-campus interviews allow you to interview top UMD candidates in a single day, in one location. This is a great way to follow up with candidates after meeting them at the fair. Schedule interviews at the University Career Center or the Engineering Career Services Office.
• Post positions! Promote internship & job opportunities to the University of Maryland - College Park in Handshake.
• Schedule an Employer Session (Virtual or In-Person): Invite students to learn more about your organization and your hiring needs. Learn more about scheduling a session in the University Career Center/Student Union or at the School of Engineering.
• Career Fair Prep Opportunities for Employers to Engage with Students: We invite you to support UMD students as they prepare for our upcoming 2026 Spring Career & Internship Fairs! We’re seeking in-person employer participation to provide resume reviews and offer quick tips and best practices to help students succeed. If you’re interested in participating, please complete the sign-up form (link coming soon) and mark your calendar for the dates you’ll be available. Your involvement is crucial in helping our students make the most of the upcoming career fairs.
• Host an Intern For A Day (Virtual or In-Person): Intern for a Day provides UMD students first-hand exposure to your organization and career field through in-person job shadowing experiences or virtual informational interviews. We welcome representatives from your organization to consider participating in this high-impact experience! If you are an employer who is interested in participating in Intern for a Day, review the Intern for A Day Host Guide. You may also reach out to ifad@umd.edu indicating your interest to be added to our email list and receive the host registration form (if we are actively registering hosts at that time). 
• Connect on Social @UMDCareerCenter! Promote your organization's presence and opportunities via our social media platforms: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube  

Additional Logistics

• Shipping:

  Please ship your freight as follows:
  c/o Loryne Haynie
  The Hotel UMD / UMD Spring Career Fair
  7777 Baltimore Avenue
  College Park, MD 20740

  The University Career Center does not coordinate the freight for this event. Additionally, freight may not be shipped to the University Career Center or Stamp Student Union.

• Parking: Information will be provided after registration approval. Please be sure to check your spam/junk email folder and add Handshake to your Safe Sender List.
• Accommodations: Stay at The Hotel at the University of Maryland - right where the fair is being hosted! In addition, other College Park area accommodations and visitor information can be found at UMD's Conference and Visitor Services website.

The University Career Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, is dedicated to facilitating connections between students, alumni, and employers to provide a comprehensive range of employment opportunities across industries and sectors to meet the varied interests and academic requirements of our student body. All employers with the expressed intent of recruiting students and who meet our established recruitment policies may engage in career fairs and related events through the University Career Center. Employers are prohibited from soliciting or canvassing while on-campus for career fairs/events and must limit their engagement to recruitment activity.

Questions?

• Fair Logistics: UCC Career Fair Team, careerfairs@umd.edu
• Payment Information: Michael Martucci, mmartucc@umd.edu or 301-314-7238, please note payment processing time may take up to two weeks. 
• Employer Engagement/Recruiting Questions: Employer Relations Team, ucc-recruiting@umd.edu

The 2026 Spring Career & Internship Fair is jointly hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise and the A. James Clark School of Engineering Career Services Office.