Engineering Career Fair
Fall 2026
Engineering Career Fair
In-Person: September 9th and 10th
Virtual: October 7th
Fall 2026 Engineering In-Person Career Fair
September 9th and 10th
Our team offers a broad range of resources and services to assist employers in connecting with highly skilled Grainger Engineering students and accomplishing their recruitment objectives. One of our most notable events is the Engineering Career Fair, which attracts over 8,000 students in the fall and 3,500 students in the spring. The Engineering Career Fair can be a critical element of your successful recruitment strategy, whether you're looking to recruit a significant number of engineering students from diverse majors and skill sets or increase your company's visibility.
Registration Link: https://go.grainger.illinois.edu/GraingerEngineeringFall2026CareerFairRegistration
Important Dates :
- Registration closes on August 21st, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT
- Payment and Cancellation Deadline is August 28th, 2026 at 5:00PM CDT
- Registrations not canceled by August 28th, 2026 and no shows will be charged the full amount due. Neither refunds nor credits will be issued for cancellations that are due to inclement weather, other acts of nature, or circumstances that are beyond our control.
Prices and Booth Options
| Booth Type | One-Day Price | Two-Day Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Booth (Up to 2 Reps) | $900 | $1600 |
| Double Booth (Up to 6 Reps) | $1800 | $3400 |
| Deluxe Booth (Up to 12 Reps) | $2700 | $5200 |
NOTE: The availability of booths is subject to change due to space restrictions. Additional recruiters may be permitted for a fee of $150 per additional recruiter per day with a maximum of 2 additional recruiters each day.
Please share the following parking, shipping, and other logistical details with your colleagues to prepare for another high-impact recruiting event!
If you are registered for an In-Person Career Fair, please refer to the information below to help you prepare for your visit. Please also share the following information with your colleagues who will be on-site:
Dates:
September 9th & 10th, 2026 from 10AM CDT - 4PM CDT
Location:
State Farm Center
1800 S. 1st Street
Champaign, IL 61820
10:00 am: Career Fair Opens to Students
11:00 am: Lunch Available
4:00 pm: Career Fair Ends
Single Booth = 2 representatives
Double Booth = 6 representatives
Deluxe Booth = 12 representatives
NOTE: Employer check-in will be located at the East Entrance as indicated on the below map.
Shipping to the Career Fair:
Starting August 10th, employers can ship career fair packages to the following address:
The Grainger College of Engineering
Engineering Career Services
Attn: Fall 2026 Engineering Career Fair
Digital Computer Lab
1304 W. Springfield Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
Return Shipping after the Career Fair
You are responsible for bringing paid, return shipping labels for your career fair materials. You are also responsible for scheduling your items for pick-up with your organization's vendor of choice.
Volunteers are available to assist at the student resource table/employer package return shipping drop-off at the Career Fair. Follow the following steps:
- Complete and attach prepaid mailing label
- Securely pack and clearly label items
- Bring the package to the employer package return shipping drop-off
The Next-Day Interview After Career Fair
Interview space is available on Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th following the day after your career fair attendance. All interview space requests must be submitted in Handshake. You will receive an email from Engineering Career Services confirming your interview space and logistical details one week before the scheduled on-campus interview. It is crucial to notify ECS (ecscareerfair@illinois.edu) at least 24 hours in advance to cancel the next-day interview.
Fall 2026 Engineering Virtual Career Fair
October 7, 2026
Registration Link: https://go.grainger.illinois.edu/GraingerEngineeringFall2026VIRTUALCareerFairRegistration
Important Dates
- Registration cost is $250.
- Registration is set to open on May 15th, 2026
- Registration closes on September 25th, 2026
- Make payment by October 2nd, 2026 to secure the registration.
- Registrations not canceled by October 2nd, 2026 and no-shows will be charged the full amount due.
If you have a niche recruiting need, we encourage you to partner with departments and student organizations to help you connect with targeted student groups who may be a good fit for your organization. Check out upcoming recruiting and engagement events!
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