Engineering Career Fair
Fall 2024
Engineering Career Fair
In-Person: September 11 & 12, 2024 from 1-6 p.m. at State Farm Center
Virtual: September 25th, 2024, 11 AM-3 PM
Fall 2024 Engineering In-Person Career Fair
Wednesday, September 11th and Thursday, September 12th 2024 from 1-6 p.m., at The State Farm Center
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 7,000 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 is set to open May 15th
Important Dates
- The projected registration open date is May 15th
- Registration closes on Friday, August 16, 2024, by 5:00 pm
- Payment and Cancellation Deadline is Friday, August 23, 2024, at 5:00 pm
- Registrations not canceled by 5:00 pm on August 23, 2024 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 |
Please share the following parking, shipping, and other logistical details with your colleagues to prepare for another high-impact recruiting event!
Career Fair On-site Logistics for Employers
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:
Wednesday, September 11th and Thursday, September 12th 2024
Location:
The State Farm Center: 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
10:00 am: Recruiter Check-In
1:00 pm: Career Fair Opens to Students
6:00 pm: Career Fair Ends
Campus Health & Safety Protocols:
Kindly note that the COVID-19 situation remains fluid and plans may change in the interest of public health. For more information on health and safety protocols at UIUC visit: https://covid19.illinois.edu/
Shipping to the Career Fair
Starting August 11th, employers can ship career fair packages to the following address :
The Grainger College of Engineering
Engineering Career Services
Attn: Fall 2024 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 September 12th & 13th following the day after your career fair attendance. All interview space requests must be submitted in Handshake by Friday, August 23rd, 2024. 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 2024 Engineering Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, 11 AM-3 PM
Registration Link: Coming Soon, opening on June 1st
Important Dates
- Registration cost is $250
- Registration closes on Friday, September 13, 2024, by 5:00 pm
- Make payment by Friday, September 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm to secure the registration.
- Registrations not canceled by Friday, September 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm, and no-shows will be charged the full amount due.
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