2025 Spring Career & Internship Fair

Event Day & Details

Location

The in-person fair will be held at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union on the University of Maryland's College Park campus. 

Registration Fees

We offer different pricing levels so organizations of all types and sizes are able to participate. Each 8' booth includes a 6' table, can accommodate up to four representatives, and includes parking, lunch, and refreshments for each. Additional representatives are $100 each, except Start-Ups & Small Businesses where additional representatives are $50 each. 

• In-Person Attendance | Registration Coming Soon!
  • For-Profit Organizations: $850 per booth per day
  • Government Entities: $650 per booth per day
  • Non-Profit Organizations: $250 per booth per day
  • Start-Ups & Small Businesses*: $100 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 register in Handshake. 

Important Dates & Details

• Cancellation Deadline & Refund Policy: Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
  • Employers must submit the cancellation in writing to careerfairs@umd.edu by February 12, 2025 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: Thursday, February 20, 2025. 

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.
• 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 2025 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 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). 

Additional Logistics

• Shipping Manual: Advantage Conference & Expo Services will coordinate freight shipping services for attending employers. The cut-off for ordering shipping service is Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Contact customerservice@advantageexpo.com for additional information on freight coordination.
• 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: College Park area accommodations and visitor information can be found at UMD's Conference and Visitor Services.

Questions?

• Fair Logistics: UCC Career Fair Team, careerfairs@umd.edu
• Payment Information: Michael Martucci, mmartucc@umd.edu or 301.314.7238, please note processing time may take up to two weeks. 
• Employer Engagement/Recruiting Questions: Employer Relations Team, ucc-recruiting@umd.edu

The 2025 Fall 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.