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Career Fairs & Industry Events

The University of Maryland welcomes your organization to engage our talented Terps in the ways that best meet your recruiting goals. Review the upcoming opportunities available and reach out to us at ucc-recruiting@umd.edu. We look forward to helping you.


Fall 2023 Career & Internship Fair

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Our Fall 2023 Career & Internship Fair will take place over the course of 4 days:

  • In person on Tuesday, September 26, Wednesday, September 27, and Thursday, September 28
  • Virtually on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 

​​​​​​​Registration is now open. We ask that companies register below by Friday, September 15, 2023.



Departmental Campus Career Fairs

  • September 15, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Location: College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
  • This event brings together top employers and talented undergraduates from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. This fair is open to Smith undergraduate students and Smith undergraduate alumni. Students will be seeking externships, internships, and full-time opportunities from all eight business majors: accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain management, operations management and business analytics, information systems, management, and international business.
  • Recruiters: Registration is Open! Sign in to your HireSmith account to register.
  • Questions? Contact Luke Dieguez, Smith Employer Relations Program Manager, at ldieguez@umd.edu
  • September 19, 2023, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Location: The Hotel at The University of Maryland
  • The University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science Internship and Career Fair is a bi-annual event. Attendees include undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. computer science students who are looking for challenging and rewarding internships, co-ops, and full-time careers that will value and foster their technical capabilities. This private event connects many of the department's 3600+ undergraduate students and 250 graduate students to innovative and exciting companies.
  • Recruiters: Registration is Open! Sign in to your Handshake account to register.
  • Questions? Contact Mel. Coles, Computer Science Special Events Coordinator, at cscareerfairs@umd.edu
  • October 9, 2023, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Location: Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union 
  • This event provides a unique opportunity for students and alumni considering law school to meet face-to-face with law school admissions representatives from across the country. Over 100 law schools typically attend this event. 
    This event is open to not only University of Maryland students, but also students and alumni from around the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area.
    The event is hosted by the University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office within Letters and Sciences and the University Career Center & The President's Promise
  • Admissions Reps: Registration in Handshake now available
  • Questions? Greg Shaffer, Esq., Associate Director of Pre-Law Advising & University Pre-Law Advisor, at gshaffer@umd.edu
  • October 18, 2023, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom
  • Recruiters: Registration is Open! Sign in to your Handshake account to register.
  • Contact: The University Career Center at careerfairs@umd.edu
  • October 26, 2023, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom
  • Recruiters: Registration is Open! Sign in to your Handshake account to register.
  • Contact: The University Career Center at careerfairs@umd.edu
  • November 15, 2023, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Location: Kim Engineering Rotunda
  • Recruiters: Registration Opens Fall 2023
  • Questions? Contact Deborah Vidmar, Clark School of Engineering Assistant Director for Employer Relations, at dvidmar@umd.edu
  • November 15, 2023, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual on Handshake
  • Recruiters: Registration Opens Fall 2023
  • Questions? Contact Sharena Cotellesse Payne, Associate Director of Employer Relations at spayne@umd.edu

Networking Events

Check back soon for an updated calendar of networking events for the fall 2023 semester!

  • September 12, 2023, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Location: Stamp Student Union 
  • Employers and UMD alumni working in the fields of applied economic research, government, consulting, policy analysis, financial services/wealth management, and other related industries are welcome to participate. This recruiting and networking event offers an excellent opportunity to interact with over 200 talented students, even if you are not actively recruiting.
  • Additional details: Visit the event website
  • Recruiters: Registration is open in Handshake.
  • Date: September 27, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Stamp Student Union, Atrium
  • The University Career Center & The President's Promise is excited to collaborate with the Student Success Leadership Council to host the SUCCESS HOUR Diversity Networking Event. 
    This event has proven to be an excellent opportunity to network with talented students of Black, Latinx, and other racially diverse identities who are exploring career opportunities with organizations in a range of industries.  Please join us to share information about your industry, build brand awareness for your organization, share information about your organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and identify potential candidates for current and future positions.

    Registration Information:

    Employers Registered for the Fall Career & Internship Fair 2023 - Complimentary

    Corporate and Federal Government Organizations - $200

    Nonprofit, State & Local Government, Start-Up Organizations - $100

    Space is limited so click this link NOW to register through Handshake: SUCCESS HOUR Diversity Networking Event Spring 2023 Registration 

     

    Questions: Contact: Lydia Woods - lwoods13@umd.edu and Pamela Allen - pallen@umd.edu


Employer Industry Meetup Series

The University of Maryland (UMD) Career Center hosts Industry Meetups throughout the semester. UMD’s student body encompasses students from 50 states and 116 countries and includes 102 undergraduate majors, 115 master's programs, and 84 doctoral programs. Our meetups are a great opportunity to connect in-person with and recruit prospective, skilled, and diverse candidates to empower your organization.

  • September 6, 2023, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Stamp Student Union, Atrium Room
  • The event will be held in person, on campus at the Stamp Student Union. This is an informal event where students can explore on-campus and near-campus part-time employment, and employers can meet students actively seeking paid part-time opportunities. We hope you can join us!
  • Recruiters: Registration Opens Soon
  • Questions? Contact The University Career Center, ucc-recruiting@umd.edu
  • October 10, 2023, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Location: University of Maryland Career Center
  • Recruiters: Registration Opens Fall 2023
  • Questions? Contact The University Career Center, ucc-recruiting@umd.edu
  • November 9, 2023, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Location: University of Maryland Career Center
  • Recruiters: Registration Opens Fall 2023
  • Questions? Contact The University Career Center, ucc-recruiting@umd.edu
  • January 18, 2024, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual
  • The University Career Center & The President's Promise is hosting a December Grads & Spring Internships Virtual Meetup. This virtual networking event allows students to explore paid, part-time roles, internships, or full-time opportunities.
  • Recruiters: Registration Opens Fall 2023
  • Questions? Contact The University Career Center, ucc-recruiting@umd.edu
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