University Career Fair
Every semester, this career fair attracts hundreds of talented JMU students across all different majors who proactively look for jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
Fall 2025
Registration for the University Career Fair will go live starting on Thursday, May 1, 2025 on Handshake. Fall 2025 Dates:
Day 1: September 16, 2025
Day 2: September 17, 2025
All registration fees include table, event publicity, and lunch for 2 representatives. Each organization is limited to 1 table only and 4 representatives total (additional representatives beyond the included 2, require additional payment).
- $600: Corporate/For-Profit Organizations
- $300: Government Agencies (This will be verified through the email address provided during registration.)
- $200: Non-Profit Organizations and 501(c)(3) Charitable Non-Profit Organizations (To verify status, your tax ID will be needed as you provide your contact information.)
- $25: Additional Attendees
- $25 Booth Proximity to Electrical Outlet
- $5 White tablecloth for your table
Other Career Fairs & Major Events
CISE Career & Internship Fair
Fall 2025
Date: September 9, 2025
Location: Festival Conference & Student Center
Time: 11am - 3pm
A great opportunity to recruit students majoring in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Integrated Science and Technology, and Intelligence Analysis.
Registration opens Thursday May 1, 2025.
Hart School Career & Internship Fair
Fall 2025
Date: November 5, 2025
Location: Festival Conference & Student Center
Time: 10am - 1pm
The best occasion to recruit JMU talent with Hospitality Management, Sport & Recreation Management majors (within the Hart School).
Registration opens Thursday May 1, 2025.
Nurse Recruitment Day
Fall 2025
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
For employers who are looking to recruit JMU talent with nursing majors within the College of Health & Behavorial Studies.
Teacher Recruitment Day
Spring 2026
Date: February 20, 2026
Location: Festival Conference & Student Center
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am (Fair) and 12 - 4pm (Interviews)
Great event for schools and employers who are looking to recruit future teachers and educators - JMU students from education majors within the College of Education.
Registration opens Monday November 3, 2025.
Meet the Firms
Fall 2025
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
For Public Accounting, Finance & Information Systems firms, private industry companies, & agencies that recruit students seeking careers in Accounting, Finance & Information Systems. Please contact Eilleen Shifflett at shifflem@jmu.edu for more details.
Graduate School Fair
Fall 2025
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
The Graduate & Professional School Fair is an excellent opportunity for students to explore different programs and learn about options to future their education. Contact The Graduate School at JMU at grad@jmu.edu if you have any questions.
