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.
NEW: Purdue University is excited to announce that in an effort to create a more seamless employer experience, four Purdue career units will be joining together to provide one platform for your experiential learning and hiring needs. This system will be open for contact and employer profile updates effective 4.1.2026. Career fairs will be opened in this system starting from 4.15.2026. Students will gain access 7.1.2026 and all operations will transition at that time.
The Purdue Career Gateway will launch under a newly created instance powered by Symplicity. The units involved in this initiative are the; Center for Career Opportunities (CCO), Daniels School of Business Career Services (BCS), Experiential Education (ExEd) and the Office of Professional Practice (OPP).
Fall Career Fairs
DANIELS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FAIR | September 10, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
Thank you for your interest in attending the Daniels School of Business Public Accounting Fall Career Fair hosted by the Purdue Accounting Association (PAA) and Business Career Services!
The Daniels School Public Accounting Fair is designed specifically for companies in the Public Accounting industry that are seeking undergraduate and graduate students for Full-Time opportunities, Internships (during the semester or summer) and Summer Leadership Programs in public accounting.
If you are recruiting for Corporate Accounting roles, please register for the Daniels School of Business Career Fair hosted by SBCC on September 17th. Registration is also on Purdue Career Gateway (Symplicity).
Questions: Contact Kayla Dunston at businesscareers@purdue.edu
DANIELS SCHOOL FIRE (FINANCE, INVESTMENTS, & REAL ESTATE) CAREER CONNECT | September 10, 20226 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
Connect with the Next Generation of Finance, Investments, and Real Estate Talent
The Daniels School of Business FIRE (Finance, Investments, & Real Estate) Career Connect is a networking event designed to bring together top-tier undergraduate and master’s students with leading employers in the F.I.R.E. sectors.
This is a unique opportunity for your company to engage directly with high-achieving, career-ready students who are passionate about finance, investment banking, asset management, private equity, commercial real estate, real estate finance, and more. Whether you're hiring for internships, full-time roles, or simply looking to build brand presence on campus, this event offers direct access to some of the brightest minds at Purdue.
Why Participate?
- Complimentary Registration - No cost to attend
- Provide Table & Tablecloth: We’ll handle the setup so you can focus on connecting
- Targeted Talent Pool: Meet students specifically pursuing careers in finance, investments, and real estate
- Brand Visibility: Showcase your company in a focused, professional setting within the Daniels School of Business
- Efficient Format: Two hours of high-impact networking in a smaller career fair setting.
Reserve your spot today and discover your next great hire!
Questions: Contact Kayla Dunston at businesscareers@purdue.edu
SIGMA INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR (PART 1) | September 11, 2026 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The Industrial Engineering Virtual Career Fair, held on September 11, 2026 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 Kenneth Halls khalls@purdue.edu
SIGMA INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING IN PERSON CAREER FAIR (PART 2) | September 14, 2026 | 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 Kenneth Halls khalls@purdue.edu
GEARE Resources Fair & Networking Night | Sept 14, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The GEARE Resource Fair and Networking Night are key events designed to connect Purdue’s Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education (GEARE) students with valuable resources, academic opportunities, and industry professionals. There is no registration fee for this event.
Questions: Contact Barb Albrecht at balbrech@purdue.edu
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN PERSON CAREER FAIR | September 14th, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-May
The Department of Computer Science In Person Career Fair will be held in person on September 14th, 2026, 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
DANIELS HR CAREER CONNECT | SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
Purdue University's Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter, in collaboration with Business Career Services, invites you to attend our HR Career Connect. We hope you can join us to showcase your company and network with undergraduate and Master's in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) students.
Why Participate?
- Complimentary Registration - No cost to attend
- Provide Table & Tablecloth: We’ll handle the setup so you can focus on connecting
- Targeted Talent Pool: Meet students specifically pursuing careers in human resources
- Brand Visibility: Showcase your company in a focused, professional setting within the Daniels School of Business
- Efficient Format: Two hours of high-impact networking in a smaller career fair setting.
Reserve your spot today and discover your next great hire!
Questions: Contact Kayla Dunston at businesscareers@purdue.edu
INDUSTRIAL ROUNDTABLE HYBRID EVENT | September 15, 16 & 17, 2026 | MORE INFO
EMPLOYER REGISTRATION - IN PERSON is now open (September 15 & 16, 2026)
EMPLOYER REGISTRATION - VIRTUAL is now open (Sepetember 17, 2026)
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 19,400 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 the largest student-organized job fair in the country, IR provides extensive opportunities for meaningful engagement and recruitment. This year, IR will offer both in-person (9/15 and 9/16) and virtual (9/17) formats.
Fair Format: Day 1 & 2 - In Person, Day 3 - Virtual via Symplicity
For more information, please contact pescir@purdue.edu
STEM + Business Career Connect is the ideal space for companies seeking agile, tech-savvy problem solvers and for students looking to explore careers at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and business strategy. This is a FREE event.
Whether you're developing cutting-edge software, driving data-informed decisions, or testing the next generation of pharmaceuticals, this event helps you find the talent or the opportunity that brings your vision to life.
Who Should Attend:
- Employers looking for interdisciplinary talent that blends technical expertise with business insight
- Alumni working at the intersection of business and STEM
- STEM students interested in roles that span analytics, product management, consulting, R&D, and more
Discover how innovation thrives when business and technology connect—join us at STEM + Business Career Connect!
Questions: Contact Kayla Dunston at businesscareers@purdue.edu
DANIELS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FALL CAREER FAIR | September 17, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
Thank you for your interest in recruiting students from the Purdue University Mitch Daniels School of Business! Our marquee event is the Daniels School of Business Career Fair hosted by the School of Business Career Council (SBCC) and Business Career Services (BCS). Our fair primarily attracts undergraduate and graduate students seeking full-time positions and internships in business-related positions. However, our career fair is open to all Purdue students.
Questions: Contact Kayla Dunston at businesscareers@purdue.edu
PURDUE CONSULTING CAREER FAIR | September 17, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-June
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, please contact Kaawon Kim, Director of Operations at Purdue Solutions: operations@purduesolutions.org
PURDUE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING & LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR | Sept 22, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
The Purdue Life Sciences & Pharma Career Fair will highlight opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students seeking internships, co-ops, and full-time roles with employers related to the industry.
Questions: Contact Barb Albrecht at balbrech@purdue.edu
PURDUE SEMICONDUCTOR @ PURDUE CAREER FAIR | Sept 22, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
This event will showcase Purdue’s rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem, bring together students across disciplines and degrees.
Barb Albrecht, balbrech@purdue.edu
BOWEN SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY CAREER FAIR | September 25, 2026 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open in July
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 Bowen School of Construction Management Technology (Building Construction Management) program. At a typical BSCMT/BCM Career Fair, over 500 students attend to engage with up to 150 construction companies from across the country.
Questions: Contact cmcareerfair@purdue.edu
PURDUE IN INDIANAPOLIS INDUSTRY FAIR | September 29, 2026 EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid May
The 2026 Pudue In Indianapolis Industry Fair will be held at the IU Indianapolis Campus Center on Tuesday, September 29, 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 6, 2026 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-May
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 15, 2026 | 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 15th, 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 concentrate in one or more of nine disciplines: architectural, construction, environmental, geomatics, geotechnical, hydraulic and hydrologic, 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
WHITE LODGING-J.W. MARRIOTT, JR. SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT CAREER FAIR | October 20, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-May
The White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is hosting an in-person career fair on Tuesday, October 2020th, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for industry partners to engage with students whose academic preparation is rooted in the study of human interaction, service, and consumer experience. Students representing four academic programs—Hospitality and Tourism Management, Selling and Sales Management, Retail Management, and Financial Counseling and Planning—bring with them a strong foundation in both theory and applied learning. Across all programs, experiential learning is a graduation requirement, and our students—known as Experience Engineers—are actively seeking internships and full-time positions where they can contribute meaningfully from day one. Employers attending this fair will meet students who are business-minded, service-oriented, and professionally prepared to thrive in dynamic environments. Whether you're looking to connect with emerging talent or recruit your next hire, the Career Fair offers a direct link to students who are eager to lead and innovate across industries.
Questions? Contact Samantha Love at samlove@purdue.edu or 765-494-8317
NATIONAL DEFENSE CAREER FAIR | October 22, 2026 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION will open mid-June
Through the National Defense Career Fair, you will be able to showcase your organization to students who are interested in internships or full-time work in the defense sector. This is your opportunity to hire defense-interested, defense-eligible students from Purdue. The National Defense Career Fair will be held on October 22, 2026. For more information, please visit ndsweek.org
PURDUE COMPUTING FAIR | September 3 & 4, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed
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.
PUBLIC IMPACT FAIR: CAREERS & RESOURCES | September 8. 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed
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 closed
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
BOILERMAKER CIRCUIT Hosted by Electrical and Computer Engineering| Sept. 11, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed
For more information contact: mpotraws@purdue.edu or 765-494-8272
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, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. As student interest in computing-related majors and the societal impact of artificial intelligence and chips continue to rise rapidly, Purdue has launched a new major initiative, Purdue Computes, that will connect students from across the institution and enable the university to advance to the forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale. We look foward to working with you to create a strategy that meets your hiring goals.
For more information about employer participation in this event, please contact John Langenkamp at jlangenk@purdue.edu
PURDUE PANHELLENIC CAREER FAIR | September 18, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed
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
PURDUE VET MED CAREER FAIR | September 19, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed
Connect with employers from across the country at this year's Purdue Veterinary Medicine Career Fair. Whether you're seeking an internship, externship, summer, or a full-ime position, this isyour chance to connect directly with a wide variety of clinics and organizations.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to build connections, explore career paths, and gain insights into the veterinary field. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, pleae contact jjoya@purdue.edu
2025 AEROSPACE IN PERSON CAREER EXPOSITION | October 1, 2025 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed
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.
For questions and more information, contact aaesac@purdue.edu
2025 Virtual Grad Student Career Fair | Oct 8, 2025 | Registration Link
This is a virtual career fair offering you access to Purdue's finest graduate students. It requires no travel and allows you to recruit the talent you are looking for.
Barb Albrecht, balbrech@purdue.edu
NURSING IN-PERSON CAREER FAIR | November 13, 2025 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open
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