Engineering Career Fair

Spring 2027

Engineering Career Fair

In-Person: February 3, 2027

Virtual: February 18, 2027

Spring 2027 Engineering Career Fair

Wednesday, February 3, 2027, 10-5 PM CDT at the Illini Union.

Internships & full-time positions are available on both days.

Please read and share the following information with your colleagues to prepare for another high-impact recruiting event!

Employer registration opens at 8 AM CDT November 9th, 2026 and closses January 22nd, 2027.

In-Person Career Fair Registration for Employers

Registration Process

Log in to Handshake to complete the registration form

Prices and Booth Options

Booth Type	One-Day Attendance Price
Single Booth (Up to 2 Reps)	$600
Double Booth (Up to 6 Reps)	$1200
Deluxe Booth (Up to 12 Reps)	$1800

Post Career Fair Interview Space

You must submit a request to reserve space to host on-campus interviews following your career fair participation.

We only accept interview space requests via Handshake. You can request up to two rooms due to space limitations.

In-Person 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 3rd, 2027

Location:

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

Schedule:

8:00 am: Recruiter Check-In
9:00 am - 10:00 am: Meet & Greet with the Grainger College of Engineering Corporate Relations Team
10:00 am: Career Fair Opens
11:30 am: Lunch available
5:00 PM: Career Fair Ends

Food:

We will provide complimentary lunch boxes and beverages in Room 103, also known as the Colonial Room, and snacks will be provided in the employer break room located in Room 104. 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 on February 3rd. 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. This will allow you to park at any bagged meter along Mathews Avenue from Springfield Ave to Oregon St. or any bagged meter in Lot D10 next to the Illini Union.

Please visit the UIUC Parking Department website for access to a parking map of campus.

NOTE: Parking is not guaranteed.

Shipping to the Career Fair

We will receive items between Monday, January 11th, and Friday, January 29th.
Please ship your items to the following address with your company’s name clearly and prominently displayed on the package:

Grainger Engineering Career Fair
Illini Union
1401 W. Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801

We will deliver items to your booth. Please bring your shipping vendor's tracking number in case we need help locating your items.

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.

Please contact us with questions.

Spring 2027 Engineering Virtual Career Fair

February 18, 2027

Registration Link: https://go.grainger.illinois.edu/GraingerEngineeringSpring2027VIRTUALCareerFairRegistration

Important Dates

Registration cost is $250.
Registration is set to open on November 9th, 2026
Registration closes on February 5th, 2027
Make payment by February 12th, 2027 to secure the registration.
Registrations not canceled by February 12th, 2027 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!

Career Fair Plus

We are excited to continue our partnership with Career Fair Plus (CF+) as the technology partner for our Grainger Engineering Spring 2027 In-Person and Virtual Career Fair. Career Fair Plus is a central tool for connecting with candidates and optimizing your recruiting experience.

Visit the Career Fair Plus Recruiter Success Center website for more resources, or reach out for direct platform support support@careerfairplus.com.

Quick Actions

Set up your CF+ account

Look for an email invitation from support@careerfairplus.com
The initial invitation will be sent to the primary registration contact listed on your career fair registration. Other representatives may be invited to the platform after an initial account has been created.

Build a meeting schedule

Creating a meeting schedule allows you to reserve conversations with top candidates and manage lines before the fair even begins.

Collect and review resumes

Resume Drop will allow you to engage with candidates pre-event, so you can invite them to meet with you at the event. Resume Drop will also let you see a wider pool of talent than just the people you have availability to meet with during the event.