Business, Engineering and IT Career Fair
This page has information for employers. Students and alumni can learn more about the fair in Handshake and check out How to Prepare for a Career Fair.
Welcome to UC's Business, Engineering and IT Career Fair (formerly called the Professional and Technical Career Fair).
| Day | Date | Employer Check-in | Fair Hours | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Sep. 15 | 8:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Campus Recreation Center |
| Engineering and IT | Sep. 16 | 8:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Campus Recreation Center and Tangeman University Center |
| Engineering and IT | Sep. 17 | 8:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Campus Recreation Center |
| Post-Fair Interviews |
Sep. 18 | 8:00 a.m. | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Campus Recreation Center |
Employer Registration
Register for the fair in Handshake.
Registration closes August 21, 2026, or when we reach capacity.
You will need a Handshake acccount to register for the fair. If you are new to Handshake, this Help Center article will walk you through the steps to get set up: Getting Started with Handshake
Registrations remain in a pending state until reviewed. Please do not book travel until you receive confirmation that your registration has been approved.
All companies that are primarily recruiting in construction, civil engineering or architectural engineering are put on a waiting list at first.
There will be a construction/civil engineering section of the fair on each engineering day. On Wednesday, this section is in the Tangeman University Center. On Thursday, this section is in a zone of the Campus Recreation Center.
If you want to exhibit in this section of the fair, choose "Construction/Civil Engineering Waiting List" in your registration. If it doesn't matter which day you attend, select the waiting list for both days. If you can only attend one day or the other, select that day.
We prioritize the waiting list based on hiring history and the quality of co-op experiences provided. We intend to admit as many waitlisted companies as we can while still ensuring that the fair overall offers ample employment opportunities to our undergraduate engineering students who are not construction, civil engineering or architectural engineering majors.
Companies hiring specifically in IT, cybersecurity, computer science, or computer engineering may be eligible for a $500 discount off a standard registration on Thursday, September 17.
To get the discount, your company must:
- Be specifically seeking information technology (IT), cybersecurity, computer science, and/or computer engineering majors for co-op employment in spring (January-April) or summer (May-August) 2027.
- When you register for the fair, select IT/Computing on Thursday, September 17. Register at the regular ($800) rate, and the discount, if approved, will be applied before invoicing.
- Post your co-op position(s) in Handshake by August 31, 2026
Are you looking to find talented candidates, whoever they might be?
Meet active members and leaders of student organizations in engineering and IT at the Student Organizations Reverse Career Fair.
- Talk to candidates with less pressure than at the main fair
- Discover their unique potential
- Ask for resumes
- Offer interviews
The reverse fair is on Wednesday, September 16, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Nippert Stadium West Pavilion North Lounge. Free. RSVP with your career fair registration or just show up on the day. Open to representatives who attend the main fair any day that week.
Student organizations that typically attend include:
- AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)
- Bearcats Electric Racing at the University of Cincinnati
- Bearcats Motorsports
- College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) Ambassadors
- CubeCats
- Cyber@UC
- Forging Club
- IEEE
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Queen City Racing
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers
- Solar Car Club
- Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity
- UC Rocketry
- UC VEX U Robotics Club
- Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
Tuesday (Business)
- Standard (10'x10') booth: $600
- Premium (10'x20') booth: $1,500
Wednesday (Engineering and IT), in Campus Recreation Center
- Standard (10'x10') booth: $800
- Premium (10'x20') booth: $1,800
Wednesday (Engineering and IT), in Tangeman University Center
- Standard, one 6'x30" table: $800
- Premium, two 6'x30" tables: $1,800
Thursday (Engineering and IT)
- Standard (10'x10') booth: $800
- Premium (10'x20') booth: $1,800
We offer 50% off to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and first-time attendees. Discounts apply to standard registrations only. The first-timer discount is extended to companies that have not attended this fair in the past 36 months, and "first-timer" applies to the company, not a representative. Government contractors do not qualify for the discount.
Companies hiring specifically in IT, cybersecurity, computer science, or computer engineering may be eligible for a $500 discount off a standard registration on Thursday, September 17. See "Companies Hiring in IT and Computing," above.
Register at the regular rate, and the discount, if any, will be applied upon review of your registration. Discounts cannot be stacked or combined.
You will receive an invoice upon approval of your career fair registration.
Payment is due August 28, 2026. Credit card payment is preferred. If you must pay by check, make payable to "University of Cincinnati" and mail to University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210115, Cincinnati OH 45221-0115.
Companies with an outstanding balance from a previous fair will not be approved to attend until the balance is paid.
Cancellations received on or before August 21, 2026, will not pay the registration fee, or, if payment has already been made, will receive a full refund. Cancellations received August 22-28 will be charged 50% of the registration fee or receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received after August 28 will be charged 100% of the registration fee and will NOT receive a refund. Cancellations must be approved in writing.
Inclement Weather Policy
In the unlikely event of a University closure, the career fair may still take place. If the University closes on any day of the fair, a refund will be issued for that day only, and only if the University also cancels the fair that day. In other words, for refund purposes, each day is considered a separate event.
In response to growing demand among students for jobs that support environmental sustainability and the increasing importance of sustainability to business operations, we highlight companies that are actively hiring for "green" roles at this fair.
Students from UC's Net Impact chapter will determine eligibility. To be considered as a green jobs employer, indicate your interest when you register for the fair. Learn more about the green jobs designation.
Companies that do not attend the career fair may not schedule on-campus recruiting (e.g., information sessions or interviews) before or during career fair week. Instead, we invite you to schedule these for the weeks after the fair.
Even if you are planning to attend the fair, we will decline requests to conduct interviews prior to the fair. See "Post-Fair Interviews" on this page for guidance regarding interviews.
Post-Fair Interviews
Employers may conduct post-fair, in-person interviews on site on the Friday of career fair week. Interviews will take place in the Campus Recreation Center gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We will provide blank interview schedules at employer check-in. Each two-part form is pre-printed with 30-minute interview slots. Some recruiters like to fill in their interview schedule(s) as the day goes on; others prefer to contact their top candidates immediately after the fair to schedule interviews. Either way, it is your responsibility to contact candidates directly to schedule interviews with them. Remind them that the interview will take place on the lower level of the Campus Recreation Center and to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
We ask that you turn in the yellow copy of your interview schedule(s) to us for our records.
We ask that you conclude all interviews no later than 3 p.m., as we start breaking down the room at that time.
Location
Job seekers browse employer booths in the Campus Recreation Center. Photo/Joseph Fuqua III
On Tuesday and Thursday, all employers will be in the Campus Recreation Center.
On Wednesday, employers will be split between the Campus Recreation Center and the nearby Tangeman University Center.
Both buildings are centrally located on the University's main campus. View a campus map.
Career Fair Parking and Shuttle
We provide free parking at the Cincinnati Zoo South Lot with free continuous shuttle service to and from campus.
- The Zoo South Lot is bounded by Vine Street, Erkenbrecher, Euclid and Shields. On GPS, use the address 35 Louis Ave, Cincinnati OH 45220. Google map of Zoo South Lot.
- Career fair visitors may enter starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Look for a “Career Fair Parking” sign at the parking lot entrance.
- You do not need a ticket or voucher.
- You may park in any available space.
Career Fair Shuttle
Free shuttle service will be provided between the Zoo and campus starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The last shuttle will depart campus at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Shuttle stops will be marked with signs.
Shuttles will run a continuous loop between the Zoo and a single Career Fair Shuttle Stop on Campus Green Drive behind LIndner Hall. View a campus map.
If you are exhibiting in the Campus Recreation Center (most people), you will walk from Campus Green Drive to the Campus Recreation Center. If you have a mobility issue, let us know in advance so we can try to accommodate you.
If you are exhibiting in Tangeman University Center (only about 50 employers, on Wednesday only), golf carts will run representatives from the shuttle stop on Campus Green Drive to Tangeman University Center and back to the shuttle stop.
Parking for Interviews
If you will be on campus for interviews, do not park in the Zoo lot. Instead, park in a campus garage and pick up a parking voucher from the Employer Help Desk before you leave.
We recommend Campus Green Garage or Woodside Garage. Be advised that campus garages are often full between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
| Recommended Garage | Address | Coordinates | Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Green Garage | 2935 Campus Green Drive | 39.135716 -84.515223 | 6'9" |
| Woodside Garage |
2913 Woodside Drive | 39.135025 -84.515180 | 6'7" |
Dropping Off Booth Materials
Drop off packages or passengers near the venue, and we'll get them to your booth while you park and ride the shuttle back. View a campus map.
Directions to the drop-off point for exhibitors in the Campus Recreation Center:
- From Martin Luther King Drive, turn south on Woodside Drive.
- Proceed with caution through the vehicle checkpoint to continue south.
- Proceed slowly past the new Lindner College of Business building on your left.
- When you see a large brick building on your right, bear right and look for signs saying “Career Fair Drop-Off.”
- Follow instructions from volunteers.
- After unloading, turn around and exit the way you came in.
- Drop-off GPS coordinates: Latitude 39.13307425672819, Longitude -84.51524095817385
Directions to the drop-off point for exhibitors in Tangeman University Center:
- From Clifton Avenue, enter the campus at Clifton Avenue and Straight Street.
- Tell the gate guard you are dropping off materials for the career fair.
- Proceed along the roadway (University Circle) and look for a sign saying “Career Fair Drop-Off.”
- Pull over and follow instructions from volunteers.
- After unloading, continue on University Circle down the hill. Turn right onto Clifton Avenue and proceed to the Zoo parking lot.
- Drop-off GPS coordinates: Latitude 39.13108523065556, Longitude -84.51950030607846
Shipping
You may ship materials in advance, and your packages will be delivered to your career fair booth for you. Ship items to arrive no later than 3 p.m. on September 11, 2026, at the address below. Enclose a return shipping label in each package. At the close of the fair, affix a prepaid return label, securely seal your packages, and we will route them to the carrier. We do not assume responsibility for mishandled or misplaced packages.
Ship-to Address
Univ Cincinnati Receiving
ATTN: CAREER FAIR
Docks N1-N7
5121 Fishwick Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45216
Lodging
The following hotels are closest to campus:
Future Dates
- February 9-11, 2027
Future dates are subject to change.
Contacts
Cordelia Schack-Edmiston
Assistant Director, Partnership Development (for questions about recruiting and UC's co-op program)
Suzanne Schindler
Events Director (for questions about the fair itself)
Partners
The Business, Engineering and IT Career Fair is a co-production of the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, College of Engineering and Applied Science Tribunal, and Lindner College of Business.