Fall Career Fair
The Fall Career Fair is open to all Drexel undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni who are looking to network with prospective employers for future co-op and full-time employment opportunities.
- In-person Business, Liberal Arts, and Design Career Fair: Wednesday, October 11, 1 to 4 p.m. ET
- In-person STEM Career Fair: Thursday, October 12, 1 to 4 p.m. ET
- In-person STEM Career Fair: Friday, October 13, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. ET
- Virtual All Majors Career Fair: Wednesday, October 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
The Fall Career Fair will have three in-person day options and one virtual day option.
In-Person Days
Held on October 11, 12 and 13 at:
Behrakis Grand Hall
Creese Student Center
3210 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Virtual Day
Held on Wednesday, October 18 on the Handshake Virtual Career Fair platform.
Student Information and Registration
Student registration will open on Tuesday, September 26.
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.
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.
Employer Registration
Registration for October 12 is full.
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 20 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 11, Thursday, October 12, and Friday October 13 will be hosted at Behrakis Grand Hall in the Creese Student Center, located at 3210 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The event is open to students from 1 to 4 p.m.
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 18 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 26, 2023, 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 26 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 26, 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 26 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.