Employers can connect with UW–Madison students and recent alumni at a variety of talent and recruiting events. Watch this space for additional career events as they are announced.
Generally, registration will remain open until each event is full or two weeks before the date of the fair. Please note attendance for most virtual fairs will not exceed 75 companies per Fair. Early registration via Handshake is highly encouraged.
UW–Madison career fairs are held both virtually and in-person. Virtual events are held using Handshake. Handshake offers detailed guidance for employers, including a Virtual Career Fair training webinar.
For the latest guidance on campus operations relative to COVID-19, visit UW–Madison’s COVID Response website.
Spring 2022 Career Fairs
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Mon. Jan. 31, 2022: Engineering Career Fair (virtual)
Virtual Engineering Career Fair
Mon, January 31, 2022
3:30 pm – 8:00 pm Central
The College of Engineering Career Fair supports companies seeking UW-Madison students and alumni at the co-op, summer intern, graduating BS, MS, & PhD levels, as well as professional and experienced alumni, with majors in all engineering disciplines, computer sciences, physics & other STEM fields.
For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
Tue. Feb. 1, 2022: Public Service Career Fair (in-person)
In-Person Public Service Career Fair
Gordon Dining & Event Center
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Employer Registration
The Public Service Fair is an opportunity for students and recent alumni of all majors to connect with non-profit organizations engaged in social impact and public service work. Organizations seeking volunteers, interns, and service year participants are invited to attend. Students are encouraged to treat this fair casually (no resumes necessary) and drop by to explore and ask questions.
Thu. Feb. 3 & Mon. Feb. 7, 2022: Engineering Career Fair (in-person)
In-Person Engineering Career Fair
The College of Engineering Career Fair supports companies seeking UW-Madison students and alumni at the co-op, summer intern, graduating BS, MS, & PhD levels, as well as professional and experienced alumni, with majors in all engineering disciplines, computer sciences, physics & other STEM fields.
In-person Engineering Career Fair (1 – 6 pm Central each day):
Thu, February 3, 2022
Mon, February 7, 2022
Employer registration is now open in Handshake. For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
Fri. Feb. 4, 2022: Civil, Geological, & Environmental Engineering Career Fair (virtual)
Virtual Civil, Geological, & Environmental Engineering Career Fair
Fri, February 4, 2022
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Central
The College of Engineering Civil, Geological, & Environmental Career Fair supports companies seeking UW-Madison students and alumni at the co-op, summer intern, graduating BS, MS, & PhD levels, as well as professional and experienced alumni, with majors in Civil, Geological, & Environmental Engineering disciplines.
For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
Thu. Feb. 10, 2022: Technology, Data & Analytics Career Fair (virtual)
Virtual Technology, Data & Analytics Career Fair
Thursday, February 10, 2022
5:00 – 8:00pm
The Technology, Data and Analytics Career Fair supports all employers looking to hire students and recent alumni interested in positions including software engineering, data analytics, project management, software development, data science, business analysis, information technology, management & technical consulting, AI, programming, quantitative research, UX/UI design and more. Register here.
Tue. Feb. 15, 2022: Computer Science, Data and Information Sciences (CDIS) Career Fair (in-person)
Computer Science, Data and Information Sciences (CDIS) Career Fair
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
10 am to 5 pm
Union South, UW–Madison
The School of Computer Science, Data and Information Sciences (CDIS) is educating versatile, multi-talented graduates who form a uniquely prepared talent pipeline that is driving economic growth in Wisconsin and beyond.
Find out more and register here; for more information, contact Dean Welch at dwelch@wisc.edu or (608) 265-7885.
Wed. Feb. 16 & Thu. Feb. 17, 2022: Spring Career & Internship Fair (in-person)
In-Person Spring Career & Internship Fair
Wednesday, February 16 & Thursday, February 17, 2022 / 3:30 – 7:30pm
at Gordon Dining & Event Center
Register for day 1
Register for day 2
The Career & Internship Fair connects employers with more than 3,000 students and is open to all enrolled students as well as alumni who graduated within the past two years, all with a variety of majors and degree levels.
Fri. Feb. 18, 2022: Spring Career & Internship Fair (virtual)
Virtual Spring Career & Internship Fair
Friday, February 18, 2022 / 10:00am – 2:00pm
Virtual Option via Handshake
The Career & Internship Fair connects employers with more than 3,000 students and is open to all enrolled students as well as alumni who graduated within the past two years, all with a variety of majors and degree levels.
Thur., Mar. 3, 2022: Multicultural Career & Internship Fair (in-person)
Multicultural Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, March 3, 2022 / 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Union South, UW–Madison (consult T.I.T.U. for exact location)
The Multicultural Career & Internship Fair is a prime opportunity to recruit talented UW–Madison students seeking internships and full-time employment. Employers from a wide variety of industries, including bioscience/biotech, consulting, financial services, nonprofits, tech, data & analytics and others, are encouraged to attend!
View employers who will be attending & register on Handshake.
For more information, contact Duane Cooper, SuccessWorks Director of Employer Development.
*Sponsored by SuccessWorks at the College of Letters and Science, the Center for Academic Excellence and the Center for Educational Opportunity.
Fri., Mar. 4, 2022: Business Analytics – STEM (in-person)
Friday, March 4, 2022, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Plenary Room, Grainger Hall
This inaugural Business Analytics – STEM Career Fair is hosted by the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) Career Management Division featuring WSB’s Masters in Business Analytics students. This fair offers employers access to early career Master’s talent entering the market with the unique combination of cutting-edge, in-demand analytics skills anchored in the foundations of business management. The MSBA Class of 2022 is comprised of 82 students who possess depth of knowledge in areas such as cloud computing, data visualization, and machine learning plus business skills and knowledge through a dedicated, fully-immersed analytics consulting practicum solving business solutions for firms spanning the Midwest, nationwide, and globally.
To register as an employer, please contact Leslie Taylor, Director of Careers & Corporate Partnerships, Full-Time MBA and Master’s Programs, Wisconsin School of Business.
Tues., Mar. 22, 2022: Big10+ Engineered Across the Lakes (virtual)
Get access to talent from Engineering programs in the Big Ten and beyond at the virtual March 22 “Big10+ Engineered Across the Lakes” career fair. Register in Handshake; registration fee is $350.
College of Engineering career fairs support employers seeking UW-Madison students and alumni at the co-op, summer intern, graduating BS, MS, & PhD levels, as well as professional and experienced alumni, with majors in all engineering disciplines, computer sciences, physics & other STEM fields.
For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
Wed., Apr. 6, 2022: Engineering Career Fair: Co-op & Intern Level (virtual)
The virtual College of Engineering career fair on April 6 supports employers seeking UW-Madison students and alumni at the co-op and summer intern level, with majors in all engineering disciplines, computer sciences, physics & other STEM fields.
Registration is free; register through Handshake.
For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
Tues., Apr. 19, 2022: Engineering Career Fair: Entry Level (virtual)
The virtual College of Engineering career fair on April 19 supports employers seeking entry-level UW–Madison students and alumni, with majors in all engineering disciplines, computer sciences, physics & other STEM fields.
Registration is free; register through Handshake.
For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
Photos from the Fall 2021 Career & Internship Fair
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Additional info:
UW-Madison Shared Career Fair Info
List of career fairs regularly held on campus
SuccessWorks Career Fair Calendar
College of Engineering Career Fair Info
UW Law School Office of Career and Professional Development
School of Pharmacy Career Services
Less Commonly Taught Languages Career Fair
Virtual Career Fair Resources for Employers from Handshake
Past Career Events
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September 9, 10, 13-15, 2021: Engineering Career Fair (in-person)
The College of Engineering Career Fair supports companies seeking UW-Madison students and alumni at the co-op, summer intern, graduating BS, MS, & PhD levels, as well as professional and experienced alumni, with majors in all engineering disciplines, computer sciences, physics & other STEM fields.
In-person Engineering Career Fair (1 – 7 pm Central each day):
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Friday, September 10, 2021
Monday, September 13, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (will open if needed)
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 (will open if needed; note: Yom Kippur begins September 15)
As of July 1, employer registration is now open for Fall 2021 career fairs. For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
September 17, 2021: Engineering Career Fair (virtual)
The College of Engineering Career Fair supports companies seeking UW-Madison students and alumni at the co-op, summer intern, graduating BS, MS, & PhD levels, as well as professional and experienced alumni, with majors in all engineering disciplines, computer sciences, physics & other STEM fields.
Virtual Career Fair (11 am – 4:30 pm Central):
Friday, September 17, 2021
As of July 1, employer registration is now open for Fall 2021 career fairs. For more information, visit the Engineering Career Fair page or email John Archambault, Director of Engineering Career Services, at john.archambault@wisc.edu.
September 20, 2021: Public Service Career Fair (in-person)
Public Service Fair
Monday, September 20, 2021 / 3pm – 6pm
In-Person: Gordon Dining & Event Center
Register for the Public Service Career Fair on Handshake here.
September 22, 2021: Computer, Data & Information Sciences Job Fair (in-person)
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 / 10am – 5pm
In-person: Varsity Room, Union South
Computer Science Industrial Affiliates, supporters of the Statistics Department and the iSchool, local businesses and startups, and state and federal agencies are welcome to register. Register here.
September 23, 2021: Technology, Data & Analytics Fair (virtual)
Technology, Data & Analytics Fair
Thursday, September 23, 2021 / 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Register for the Technology, Data & Analytics Career Fair here.
September 28-30, 2021: UW–Madison Career & Internship Fair (virtual and in-person)
UW–Madison will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual Fall Career & Internship Fair September 28 – 30, 2021.
Virtual Career Fair
Handshake Career Fair Platform
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 3:30-7:30pm
Register on Handshake
Virtual Fair FAQs
In-person Career Fair
Gordon Dining and Event Center
Wednesday, September 29 & Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 3:30-7:30pm
Register for day 1
Register for day 2
Employers have the option to register for the virtual Fair and one day of the in-person Fair on campus. Due to limited space, employers will not be able to register for both in-person Fair days.
Registration will remain open until each event is full, or two weeks before the date of the fair. Please note attendance for most of our virtual fairs will not exceed 75 companies per Fair. Early registration is highly encouraged. A Handshake account is required for all Fairs.
October 6, 2021: Science, Health & Research Career Fair (virtual)
Science, Health & Research Fair
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 / 4 pm – 7 pm
Virtual via Handshake
Register for the Science, Health & Research Career Fair on Handshake.
Registration will remain open until each event is full, or two weeks before the date of the fair. Please note attendance for most of our virtual fairs will not exceed 75 companies per Fair. Early registration is highly encouraged. A Handshake account is required for all Fairs.
October 22, 2021: School of Pharmacy Career Fair (virtual)
School of Pharmacy Career Fair
Friday, October 22, 2021 / 8:30 am – 5 pm
Virtual via Handshake
DPH-2 Sessions: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
DPH-4 Sessions: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Interviews: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration via Handshake is open through October 13 (priority registration ends October 8).