Fall Career Fair

• Virtual All Majors Career Fair: Wednesday, October 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
• In-Person STEM Career Fair: Wednesday, October 15, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
• In-Person All Majors Career Fair: Thursday, October 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET

Attending the Career Fair

Virtual Day

The virtual Fall Career Fair is held on Wednesday, October 8 on the Handshake Virtual Career Fair platform.

In-Person Days

The In-Person Fall Career Fairs are held on October 15-16 at:

Drexel Recreation Center Gym
3301 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Student Information and Registration

Student registration will open on September 22, 2025. 

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.

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 16 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 15 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.

Graduate programs are also invited to attend our In-Person All Majors Career Fair on Thursday, October 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact Marina Lipshutz, Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions, at ml3834@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 23 at 12 p.m. We will share fair best practices and answer questions you may have.

  Sign up for the September 23 Career Fair Best Practices Webinar

For questions or changes to registration, please contact Associate Director of Employer Engagement Jillian Clark at jc4498@drexel.edu.

In-person Days

The In-Person Career Fair on Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16 will be hosted at the Drexel University Recreation Center Gym, located at 3301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

In-person Registration Fees

• Corporate: $700 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 8 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.
• 15-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 22, 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: $400 per day
• Non-Profit/Government: $200 per day

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations will be accepted if notification is sent via email by October 1 to Associate Director of Employer Engagement 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 22, 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 22 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.