Fall Career Fair
All Drexel undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni looking to network with prospective employers are welcome to discover co-op and full-time employment opportunities at the Fall Career Fair.
- Virtual All Majors Career Fair: Wednesday, October 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
- In-person STEM Career Fair: Wednesday, October 16, 1 to 5 p.m. ET
- In-person All Majors Career Fair: Thursday, October 17, 11 a.m to 3 p.m. ET
Attending the Career Fair
Virtual Day
The virtual Fall Career Fair is held on Wednesday, October 9 on the Handshake Virtual Career Fair platform.
In-Person Days
The in-person Fall Career Fairs are held on October 16-17 at:
Drexel Recreation Center Gym
3301 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Student Information and Registration
Student registration will open on Monday, September 30.
Select the day(s) you wish to attend to register on Handshake:
Participating Organizations
A list of participating organizations will be available in Handshake on your events page when you register for the career fair. Updated employer details will be available as more employers register. You are welcome to register for all career fairs of interest, as different employers will be attending each day.
New this fall! Students interested in pursuing an advanced degree after graduation can connect with graduate programs from across the region as part of the Fall Career Fair on Thursday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact enroll@drexel.edu to learn more about graduate school opportunities.
Prepare for the Career Fair
- Complete your profile in Handshake.
- Upload an updated résumé to Handshake.
- Register for the Career Fair in Handshake.
- Attend a Career Fair Preparation Workshop.
- Attend the Résumé Review Day.
- For the Virtual Career Fair day, sign up for 30 minute group sessions or 10 minute one-on-ones with employers in advance to build your schedule for the day.
Which Day Is Best to Attend?
All students are welcomed to attend all Fall Career Fair days as employers often seek students from a variety of academic backgrounds. Steinbright will be hosting additional industry-specific career events during the winter term. For more information on the Fall Career Fair, please contact your co-op advisor or email scdc@drexel.edu.
Employer Information
Employers must register for the career fair through Handshake and will receive a confirmation email after their registration is approved, along with an invoice. Employers are welcome to register for more than one day. Daily registration fees will apply.
New this fall! Graduate programs are also invited to attend our In-Person All Majors Career Fair on Thursday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact Massah Ezenekwe, Associate Director for Graduate Recruitment, at mfl34@drexel.edu to learn more about registering for a table as a graduate school. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with students that are considering pursuing an advanced degree after graduation.
Employer Registration
Select the day(s) you wish to attend to register on Handshake:
Once you have registered, prepare to make the most of the fair by attending our Career Fair Best Practices Webinar on September 20 at 2 p.m. ET. We will share fair best practices and answer questions you may have.
Sign up for the September 24 Career Fair Best Practices Webinar
For questions or changes to registration, please contact Assistant Director of Employer Engagement Jillian Clark at jc4498@drexel.edu.
In-person Days
The In-person Career Fair on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17 will be hosted at the Drexel University Recreation Center Gym, located at 3301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
In-person Registration Fees
- Corporate: $600 per day
- Non-Profit/Government: $300 per day
Registration fee includes two representatives. One additional representative can be added for $50.
Virtual Day
The Virtual Career Fair Day on Wednesday, October 9 will be hosted on the Handshake Virtual Career Fair platform. Employers will be able to engage with students and alumni through:
- Video, audio, and chat communication with students.
- 30-minute group meetings with up to fifty students.
- 10-minute one-on-one student meetings scheduled in advance or after a group session.
- Sharing company culture and messaging students ahead of time.
Up to 100 representatives per organization can attend and each representative will be able to create their own customized schedule. Employers must create their schedules before September 30, 2024, when student registration opens. See the cancellation and refund policy below for more information. This Handshake help article on How to Set a Schedule for a Fair can help guide you through the process.
Virtual Registration Fees
- Corporate: $300 per day
- Non-Profit/Government: $150 per day
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations will be accepted if notification is sent via email by September 30 to Career Services Coordinator Jillian Clark at jc4498@drexel.edu, and a full refund will be provided.
Please note: Employers that fail to create a schedule for Virtual Fair days by September 30, prior to the opening of student registration, are at a disadvantage as this results in less student sign-ups for the organization. Employers without a schedule created by September 30 at 5 p.m. ET will have their registration declined with the expectation of 50% payment and will not be permitted to participate in the event.
Campus Safety Policies
We hold the safety and security of all Drexel community members, including our visiting guests, as our highest priority. Before visiting campus, we ask that all guests review our Security Guidelines to better understand the University policies and protections put in place to protect all Dragons.