Engineering Career Fair

Spring 2026

Engineering Career Fair

In-Person: February 11th

Virtual: February 25th

Spring 2026 Engineering In-Person Career Fair

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 from 10am-5pm at the Illini Union

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: Coming Soon!

Important Dates

Registration closes on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, by 5:00 pm CDT
Payment and Cancellation Deadline is Friday, January 30th, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT
Registrations not canceled by Friday, January 30th, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT 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
Single Booth (Up to 2 Reps)	$800
Double Booth (Up to 6 Reps)	$1600
Deluxe Booth (Up to 12 Reps)	$2400

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.

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, February 11th, 2026

Location:
Illini Union, 1401 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801

Schedule:

8:00 am: Recruiter Check-In

8:00 am-10:00 am- Enjoy coffee, tea, and water while connecting with departmental corporate liaisons

10:00am Career Fair Opens to Students

12:00 pm-2:00pm: Lunch

5:00 pm: Career Fair Ends

Employer Break Rooms and Lunchboxes:

We will provide complimentary lunch boxes and beverages in Room 103, also known as the Colonial Room. You can also take advantage of the on-site Illini Union restaurants and the nearby Green Street and Wright Street restaurants for your lunch plans. 

Parking:

ECS provides parking spots for the whole day. Each company may receive ONE complimentary parking spot on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival at the Illini Union, you will be given a “parking pass” to place on your windshield

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:

Coming soon!

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

Contact Us

The Next-Day Interview After Career Fair

Interview space is available on September 11th and 12th 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.

Checkout Details and Reserve Interview Space

Spring 2026 Engineering Virtual Career Fair

February 25th from 11am-3pm

Registration Link: Coming Soon!

Important Dates

Registration cost is $250.
Registration is set to open on November 1st
Registration closes on February 13th
Make payment by February 20th to secure the registration.
Registrations not canceled by February 20th 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!