With over 30 career fairs held annually at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, you will likely find an event to suit your recruitment needs.
While the CCO serves as the central source of information, most of the career fairs held at Purdue University are run by student organizations or the colleges, schools and departments. Therefore, the CCO may not be able to provide information on registration fees, confirmation of registration or cancellation policies.
Fall Career Fairs
PURDUE COMPUTING FAIR | September 3 & 4, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
We would like to formally invite you to our Computing Career Fair! This upcoming Fall, the Purdue Information Technology and the Computer Graphics Departments along with their student groups will be hosting an in-person career fair on September 3rd and 4th. There will be a bundle deal opportunity for those interested in recruiting students on both days.
Questions: Contact Dawn Laux at dlaux@purdue.edu for more details.
DANIELS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - PAA PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FAIR | September 4, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open via Handshake
The School of Business Public Accounting Fair is designed specifically for companies in the Public Accounting industry and is hosted and organized by the Purdue Accounting Association (PAA). The fair is targeted recruiting to students seeking Public Accounting opportunities only.
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Rawls Hall
Questions: Contact PAA President, Andrea Florendo paaattendance@gmail.com
https://www.purdueaccountingassociation.org/
SIGMA INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR (PART 1) | September 5, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The Industrial Engineering Virtual Career Fair, held on September 5, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm. The virtual fair will be held in myCCO (Symplicity). This fair brings prospective Industrial Engineers and recruiting companies together.
Students, please note that this career fair is open only to those enrolled in the Purdue Industrial Engineering program.
For more information on how to become involved, please contact Evan Dzurik edzurik@purdue.edu
SIGMA INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING IN PERSON CAREER FAIR (PART 2) | September 8, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The Industrial Engineering Hybrid Career Fair, held the day before PESC Industrial Roundtable will be held from 900am - 3:00pm (EST) IN PERSON. This fair brings prospective Industrial Engineers and recruiting companies together. With hundreds of students attending each year, our past events have a proven track record of success that translates into reduced recruitment time and top candidates for your company.
Students, please note that this career fair is open only to those enrolled in the Purdue Industrial Engineering program.
For more information on how to become involved, please contact Evan Dzurik edzurik@purdue.edu
PUBLIC IMPACT FAIR: CAREERS & RESOURCES | September 8. 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The Public Impact Fair: Careers and Resources will be held in person on Monday, September 8, 2025 from (EST) 1pm to 6pm in Honors Hall of John Martinson Honors College and runs adjacent to Industrial Roundtable. The fair is open to all majors at Purdue University who desire to make a positive public impact in advocacy, administration, or service positions. This fair brings together government, non-profit, and industry employers to offer internships and careers in a variety of local, state, and federal government fields. It also provides information on resources to make the aspiration of working in places such as Washington D.C. a reality.
For more information, please contact kegellen@purdue.edu
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING NETWORKING NIGHT | September 8, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The Biomedical Engineering Networking Night will be held on September 8, 2025 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm EST. This casual networking event provides a free and convenient opportunity for company representatives to interact with highly motivated Biomedical Engineering students and share information about your company without pressure to collect resumes or interviews. Past company reps have commented that this event was the most enjoyable part of the Industrial Roundtable career fair. Refreshments will be provided!
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet prospective full-time and/or interns from the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Program. About BME: https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Undergraduate
For more information, please contact Darshini Render render@purdue.edu
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN PERSON CAREER FAIR | September 8, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The Department of Computer Science In Person Career Fair will be held in person on September 8, from 3-8pm (EST).
The fair is exclusively for students majoring in Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Computer Science. The Department of Computer Science Career Fair is an exclusive opportunity for our partner companies to connect one-on-one with over 3,000+ undergraduates and 550+ graduate students. We look forward to working with your company to create a strategy to meet your hiring goals.
For more information about employer participation in this event, please contact John Langenkamp at jlangenk@purdue.edu
PURDUE COMPUTES VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR | September 11, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-July
The Department of Computer Science Virtual Career Fair will be held on September 11, from 8am-8pm (EST).
The fair is exclusively for students majoring in Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Computer Science. The Department of Computer Science Career Fair is an exclusive opportunity for our partner companies to connect one-on-one with over 3,000+ undergraduates and 550+ graduate students. We look forward to working with your company to create a strategy to meet your hiring goals.
For more information about employer participation in this event, please contact John Langenkamp at jlangenk@purdue.edu
2025 FALL HYBRID INDUSTRIAL ROUNDTABLE | September 9, 10 & 11, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
Since its start in 1980, the Industrial Roundtable (IR) has gained recognition with students and companies alike as being one of the best career fairs in the nation. Providing the opportunity for company representatives to interact with the Purdue student body, the event attracts nearly 400 companies and over 16,000 engineering, science, and technology students each year. The fair, however, is open to all Purdue University students and traditionally attracts a diverse group of qualified undergraduate and graduate students searching for internship, co-op, and permanent employment opportunities.
As one of the largest student-organized job fairs in the country, the fair is continually growing, bringing in nearly 400 companies and 16,000 students each year. This year, IR will be held hybrid, offering both in-person and virtual formats.
Fair Format: Day 1 & 2 - In Person, Day 3 - Virtual via Career Fair Plus
For more information, please contact pescir@purdue.edu
BOILERMAKER CIRCUIT Hosted by Electrical and Computer Engineering| Sept. 11, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
For more information contact: mpotraws@purdue.edu or 765-494-8272
2025 PURDUE CONSULTING CAREER FAIR | September 11, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
This premier event offers consulting firms an exclusive opportunity to connect with Purdue's top-tier students exploring internship, full-time, and co-op opportunities. With the growing interest in consulting on campus, this is the perfect chance to showcase your firm, engage with driven candidates, and build relationships with future consultants. Be part of an evening dedicated to fostering talent and industry connections.
For more information, pleae contact Michelle Qiu, Director of Operations at Purdue Solutions: operations@purduesolutions.org
DANIELS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CAREER FAIR Hosted by SBCC| Sept. 11, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open on April 1, via Handshake
AEROSPACE HYBRID CAREER EXPOSITION | September 17 & 18, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-June
The Aerospace Career Exposition (ACE) is designed specifically for companies in the Aerospace and Defense industries to draw candidates from Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering for internships, Co-Op opportunities, and full time positions. The ACE is designed to feature both large and small companies specializing in a diverse range of sectors within the Aerospace industry. September 17th will be in person and September 18th will be virtual.
Fair Format: IN PERSON on Sept. 17, and VIRTUAL on Sept. 18 via Symplicity (myCCO)
Questions: Contact aaesac@purdue.edu
PURDUE PANHELLENIC CAREER FAIR | September 18, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-June
The second annual Purdue Panhellenic Career Fair will be held September 18th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Panhellenic Association members will have the opportunity to interact with employers, submit resumes, and apply for internships and permanent positions. The Panhellenic Association is comprised of over 3,000 women who strive to promote academic excellence and involvement. As a community, our members work together to achieve a common goal of membership development and service in the Purdue and Greater Lafayette community by focusing on leadership development, scholarship, philanthropy and community service, member education, alumni involvement, and public relations. The Panhellenic Career Fair is open to all industries as our members boast a diverse range of majors, including, but not limited to engineering, health and human sciences, business, liberal arts, science, agriculture, and education.
For more information, pleae contact vpo@purduephc.com
SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (SCMT) IN-PERSON CAREER FAIR | September 26, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open late-June
The School of Construction Management Technology (SCMT/BCM) Career Fair is held twice yearly (spring and fall) for employers seeking to fill full-time, intern, and co-op positions with students from the School of Construction Management Technology (Building Construction Management) program. At a typical SCMT/BCM Career Fair, over 500 students attend to engage with up to 150 construction companies from across the country.
Questions: Contact cmcareerfair@purdue.edu
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, & TECH CONNECT: Purdue University in Indianapolis career fair | September 30, 2025 EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The 2025 Engineering, Science, & Tech Connect: Purdue University in Indianapolis Career Fair will be held at the IU Indianapolis Campus Center on Tuesday, September 30, from 11:00am - 4:00pm (EST). This is an opportunity for employers to recruit top Purdue students for internships and full-time roles from specific Engineering, Polytechnic, and Science majors located in Indianapolis. Register early, as space is limited .
As a reminder, Purdue University in Indianapolis is an urban campus expansion location with academic majors primarily from Engineering, Science, and Technology. To learn more, please visit the Indianapolis landing page.
For questions and more information, contact Katie Nelson (nelso750@purdue.edu)
PURDUE AGRICULTURE FALL CAREER FAIR | October 7, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The College of Agriculture hosts career fairs in the fall and spring semesters. More than 250 organizations attend annually. Several sectors of the agricultural industry are represented, including natural resources, technology, food and animal sciences, plant and crop sciences, and farm management to list a few.
College of Agriculture students and alumni have the opportunity to interact with employers, submit resumes, and interview for permanent or internship positions. Freshmen and sophomore students are encouraged to join upper-level students at the career fairs to learn about careers and develop the art of professional conversations. Students that have related majors in other colleges at Purdue, and those from partner institutions, are also invited to attend.
Questions: Please email AgCareerFair@purdue.edu
CESAC CIVIL & CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR | October 9, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
This year's CESAC Civil & Construction Engineering Career Fair is a fully in-person fair on Thursday, October 9th, from 9:00am - 3:00pm EST.
The CESAC Civil & Construction Engineering Career Fair at Purdue provides an opportunity to find prospective employees and create widespread name recognition at one of the top civil and construction engineering schools in the country. Students in the Lyles School of Civil & Construction Engineering emphasize in one or more of nine disciplines: architectural, construction, environmental, geomatics, geotechnical, hydraulics and hydrological, materials, structural, and transportation. In addition to civil engineering, our career fair also caters to students majoring in either environmental and ecological engineering or construction engineering. Students attending the Career Fair are domestic or international, undergraduate or graduate, and looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time employment opportunities.
Questions: Contact purduecesac@gmail.com
HOSPITALITY, SALES, RETAIL, AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CAREER FAIR | October 21, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-June
The White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) and with the Division of Consumer Science (CSR), are hosting an in-person career fair on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm EST.
Interested in participating? Or Questions for HTM/CSR: Contact Samantha Love at samlove@purdue.edu or 765-494-8317
DEFENSE & SECURITY CAREER FAIR | November 12, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-June
PURDUE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR | September 16, 2024 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is closed
Purdue University's College of Science Career Fair will be held on September 16, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm (EST) and provides employers the opportunity to connect with Purdue students in their field in science. Undergraduate and graduate students searching for internships, co-ops, and full-time employment can network with key industry employers. Graduate schools also attend for those looking to further their education. The career fair primarily targets College of Science students, however, is open to all majors.
Questions: Contact pssccareerfair@gmail.com
NURSING IN-PERSON CAREER FAIR | November 12, 2024 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-June
The School of Nursing Student Council holds a Nursing Career Fair each fall for recruiters from health care organizations, including hospitals, to recruit nursing students for both summer and full-time positions. Graduate programs are also invited to come talk about their programs for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees. The fair is open to all Purdue nursing students as well as students from Ivy Tech and St. Elizabeth Schools of Nursing as well as nurses in the community who are looking to relocate or find another position.
To register as an employer, email Roxanne Martin martinrj@purdue.edu