Career Fairs

Power Your Team with UCR Talent!

Looking for dependable, energetic, and motivated part-time help? Whether you are a local business, a campus department, or a work-study partner, the UCR Student Employment Job Fair is your ultimate opportunity to connect directly with UC Riverside students eager to work while earning their degrees. Increase your organization's visibility and build a reliable pipeline of talent right here in the Inland Empire.

• Category: Open to all industries, fields, and campus departments.

• Target Candidates: Open to all majors and class levels (Freshmen through Graduate students).

• Hosted & Sponsored by: The Career Center of UC Riverside

Why You Should Attend

Meet hundreds of enthusiastic UCR students who are ready to balance their academic journeys with meaningful work. This specialized fair is designed to help you fill:

• Part-time positions with flexible student schedules.

• Federal Work-Study (FWS) roles for approved campus and community partners.

• Seasonal and temporary openings requiring quick, capable learners.

Don't miss out on the workforce of tomorrow. Secure your spot today and find the perfect student workers to support your team's daily operations and long-term goals!

Price:

Early Bird Registration Fee [Approved Off-Campus Work-Study Partners Only] (ends September 3rd): $150 

*To receive Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline, if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will be applied. 

Regular Registration [On-Campus Employers] (ends September 24th): *If you want to have lunch provided, there will be a $20 charge per representative. 

Regular Registration Fee  [Approved Off-Campus Work-Study Partners Only] (September 4th -24th, 2026): $200

Regular Registration Fee  [Local Employers with Part-Time Positions] (ends September 24th): $250

Event Sponsorship: $300*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and lunch. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor. 

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni and other UC campuses.

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Discover Your Next Top Talent at the UCR Fall Career & Internship Fair

Secure your organization’s future pipeline by connecting with the next generation of leaders, innovators, and dedicated professionals. The UC Riverside (UCR) Fall Career & Internship Fair is your premier opportunity to pitch your brand, fill your open roles, and meet face-to-face with a highly motivated, diverse talent pool eager to make a tangible impact in your industry.

Whether you are looking for fresh analytical minds, creative problem solvers, or technical experts, UCR students bring the drive and adaptability your team needs to thrive.

Why Recruit at UC Riverside?

• A Vast & Versatile Talent Pool: Access thousands of qualified candidates from a wide range of disciplines, including Public Policy, Business, STEM, Sociology, Humanities, and more.

• Unmatched Diversity & Perspective: Engage with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation—renowned for their resilience, unique viewpoints, and strong work ethic.

• Comprehensive Recruitment: Meet motivated students across all majors and class levels, from eager freshmen looking for winter internships to graduating seniors ready for full-time career roles.

• Maximize Your ROI: Streamline your hiring process by screening, interviewing, and networking with hundreds of potential candidates in a single day.

Event at a Glance

• Target Audience: Open to all UCR majors, year levels, and recent alumni.

• Hosted By: The Career Center of UC Riverside

• Sponsor(s): The Career Center of UC Riverside

Space is Limited! Don't miss out on prime real estate to showcase your company culture and snap up Southern California's top emerging talent.

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends August 21st): $650. 

*To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will apply. 

Regular Registration (August 24th - September 16th): $700

Event Sponsorship: $850*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor. 

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

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Secure Your Tech & Innovation Pipeline at the UCR STEM Fair

Accelerate your organization’s growth by connecting with the next generation of engineers, scientists, data analysts, and tech innovators. The UC Riverside (UCR) STEM Career & Internship Fair is your premier opportunity to get your brand in front of highly motivated, technically skilled students who are ready to solve your most complex challenges.

Whether you are looking to fill software engineering roles, laboratory research positions, data science internships, or hardware design slots, UCR's rigorous STEM programs produce graduates with the hands-on experience your team needs.

Why Recruit STEM Talent at UC Riverside?

• Cutting-Edge Technical Skills: Access top-tier talent trained in modern labs and classrooms across fields like Computer Science, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Bioengineering, and Environmental Sciences.

• Diverse Innovators: Engage with one of the most diverse, high-achieving student bodies in the nation. Bring unique perspectives and resilient problem-solvers into your engineering and R&D teams.

• Comprehensive Recruitment: Meet qualified candidates across all STEM majors and class levels, from brilliant undergrads seeking summer internships to Master’s and Ph.D. researchers ready for full-time career roles.

• Streamlined Hiring: Maximize your recruitment ROI by screening, interviewing, and networking with hundreds of technical candidates in a single day.

Event at a Glance

• Target Majors: Computer Science, All Engineering Disciplines, Data Science, Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences, and related technical fields.

• Audience: Open to all STEM majors, year levels, and recent alumni.

• Hosted By: The Career Center of UC Riverside

• Sponsor(s): The Career Center of UC Riverside

Booths Fill Up Fast! Technical talent is in high demand. Secure your spot today to showcase your tech stack and snap up Southern California's top emerging STEM talent before your competitors do.

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends September 1st): $650 *To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will be applied. 

Regular Registration (September 2nd - October 7th, 2026): $700

Event Sponsorship: $850*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor, with two additional representatives for free.  

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

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Shape the Future of Your Programs at the UCR Graduate, Professional, & Law School Fair

Elevate your upcoming cohort by connecting with highly motivated, high-achieving undergraduates at the UC Riverside (UCR) Graduate, Professional, & Law School Fair. This event is your premier opportunity to meet face-to-face with ambitious students who are actively preparing for advanced degrees and looking for the right institution to launch their academic and professional futures.

As a top-tier (R1) research university, UCR cultivates students with strong critical thinking skills, undergraduate research experience, and a profound commitment to excellence—making them ideal candidates for your master’s, doctoral, law, medical, or professional programs.

Why Recruit Future Scholars at UC Riverside?

• Research-Ready Candidates: Meet students trained at a major Tier 1 research institution. A significant portion of UCR undergraduates already possess hands-on lab, field, publishing, or analytical experience.

• Unmatched Diversity & Excellence: UCR is nationally recognized for diversity and social mobility. Bring unique perspectives, resilience, and top-tier talent into your classrooms, clinics, and cohorts.

• Broad Academic Representation: Connect with students across all disciplines—including STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, and Public Policy—all eager to explore post-grad opportunities.

• Streamline Your Admissions Pipeline: Maximize your outreach ROI by answering program questions, reviewing academic profiles, and identifying high-potential applicants in a single day.

Event at a Glance

• Target Programs: Law (J.D./LL.M.), Medical & Health Professions, MBA & Business, Master’s, Ph.D., and Credential programs.

• Audience: UCR undergraduate students (all class levels, focusing on juniors and seniors) and recent alumni.

• Hosted By: The Career Center of UC Riverside

• Sponsor(s): The Career Center of UC Riverside

🎓 Registration is Open! Space for premier graduate and professional programs is limited. Secure your institution's spot today to showcase your curriculum and recruit Southern California's brightest future scholars.

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends September 25th): $450 *To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will be applied. 

Regular Registration (September 28th - October 21st, 2026): $500

Event Sponsorship: $600*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor, with two additional representatives for free.  

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

Register Here

Engineer the Future: Partner with Top Tech Talent at the UCR Engineering & Technology Expo

Accelerate your tech roadmap and strengthen your engineering pipeline by connecting directly with UC Riverside’s premier technical talent. The UCR Engineering & Technology Expo is your direct line to motivated software engineers, hardware designers, data scientists, and technical innovators ready to build, scale, and solve your most complex challenges.

Why Recruit at the UCR Engineering & Technology Expo?

• Industry-Ready Technical Expertise: Access candidates with hands-on lab and project experience across full-stack development, AI/machine learning, embedded systems, robotics, structural engineering, and bioengineering.

• Diverse & Resilient Innovators: Tap into one of the nation’s most diverse, high-achieving talent pools to bring fresh perspectives, resilience, and creative problem-solving to your R&D teams.

• Full-Spectrum Talent Pipeline: Recruit across all academic levels—from ambitious undergraduates seeking technical summer internships to Master’s and Ph.D. researchers equipped for complex full-time roles.

• Streamlined Technical Hiring: Maximize recruitment ROI by screening, interviewing, and networking with hundreds of qualified tech candidates in a single high-impact day.

Upcoming Expo Dates & Locations

• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Career Center Patio

Event Overview

• Target Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Data Science, Chemical & Environmental Engineering, and related Engineering fields.

• Target Audience: Undergraduate students, M.S. and Ph.D. candidates, and recent UCR alumni.

• Hosted By: The UC Riverside Career Center.

• Safety Protocols: For up-to-date campus event and safety guidelines, please visit the UCR event guidelines page or check your Handshake registration portal.

Reserve Your Booth Today

Top engineering talent is in higher demand than ever. Secure your spot now to showcase your tech stack and claim Southern California’s next generation of technical leaders before your competitors do. Register today via Handshake!

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends December 2nd): $650 *To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will be applied. 

Regular Registration (December 3rd - January 13th, 2027): $700

Event Sponsorship: $850*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor, with two additional representatives for free.  

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

Register Here

Serve the Future: Partner with Purpose-Driven Talent at the UCR Education, Government, & Non-Profit Fair

Accelerate your public mission, elevate community impact, and strengthen your organizational pipeline by connecting directly with UC Riverside’s service-minded leaders. The UCR Education, Government, & Non-Profit Fair is your direct link to passionate educators, public policy analysts, community organizers, and civic innovators ready to advocate, educate, and solve complex societal challenges.

Why Recruit at the UCR Education, Government, & Non-Profit Fair?

• Mission-Driven Expertise: Access candidates with hands-on experience in community outreach, curriculum design, policy research, public health initiatives, and non-profit administration.

• Diverse & Resilient Change-Makers: Tap into one of the nation’s most diverse, high-achieving talent pools to bring fresh perspectives, cultural competency, and innovative problem-solving to your team.

• Full-Spectrum Talent Pipeline: Recruit across all academic levels—from ambitious undergraduates seeking impactful summer internships to Master’s and Ph.D. researchers prepared for advanced policy, leadership, and educational roles.

• Streamlined Public Sector Hiring: Maximize recruitment efficiency by screening, interviewing, and networking with hundreds of qualified, dedicated candidates in a single high-impact day.

Upcoming Fair Date & Location

• Date: Friday, February 19, 2027

• Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

• Location: HUB Highlander Union Building (or UCR Career Center Patio)

Event Overview

• Target Majors: Education, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, and related Social Sciences & Humanities fields.

• Target Audience: Undergraduate students, M.A., M.P.P., M.Ed., Ph.D. candidates, and recent UCR alumni.

• Hosted By: The UC Riverside Career Center.

• Safety Protocols: For up-to-date campus event and safety guidelines, please visit the UCR event guidelines page or check your Handshake registration portal.

Reserve Your Booth Today

Dedicated, purpose-driven leaders are needed now more than ever. Secure your spot today to showcase your organization’s mission and recruit Southern California’s next generation of public servants, educators, and non-profit pioneers before your peer agencies do. Register today via Handshake!

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends January 8th): $450 *To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will be applied. 

Regular Registration (January 9th - Febuary 5th, 2027): $500

Event Sponsorship: $600*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor, with two additional representatives for free.  

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

Register Here

Launch the Future: Partner with Top Talent at the UCR Spring Career & Internship Fair

Finalize your summer internship cohort and lock in graduating talent by connecting directly with UC Riverside’s premier students and researchers. The UCR Spring Career & Internship Fair is your direct line to motivated software engineers, hardware designers, data scientists, and technical innovators ready to build, scale, and drive immediate impact in your organization.

Why Recruit at the UCR Spring Career & Internship Fair?

• Just-in-Time Spring & Summer Hiring: Seamlessly fill remaining summer internship slots and recruit graduating seniors and graduate students ready for immediate full-time roles.

• Industry-Ready Technical Expertise: Access candidates equipped with hands-on project and lab experience across full-stack development, AI/machine learning, embedded systems, robotics, structural engineering, and bioengineering.

• Diverse & Resilient Innovators: Tap into one of the nation’s most diverse, high-achieving talent pools to bring fresh perspectives, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to your team.

• Full-Spectrum Talent Pipeline: Engage candidates across all academic tiers—from ambitious undergraduates seeking summer internships to M.S. and Ph.D. researchers suited for complex technical challenges.

• High-Impact Recruitment: Maximize your return on investment by screening, interviewing, and networking with hundreds of top-tier candidates in a single efficient afternoon.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, April 8, 2027

• Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Location: HUB Highlander Union Building, UC Riverside Campus

Event Overview

• Target Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Data Science, Chemical & Environmental Engineering, and related STEM disciplines.

• Target Audience: Undergraduate students seeking summer internships, graduating seniors, M.S. and Ph.D. candidates, and recent UCR alumni.

• Hosted By: The UC Riverside Career Center.

• Campus Guidelines: For current campus event details and safety guidelines, please review your Handshake portal or visit the UCR Career Center website.

Reserve Your Booth Today

Spring hiring cycles move quickly. Secure your spot now to showcase your tech stack, fill your summer pipeline, and claim Southern California’s next generation of technical leaders before your competitors do. Register today via Handshake!

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends January 28th): $750 *To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will be applied. 

Regular Registration (January 29th - March 25th, 2027): $700

Event Sponsorship: $850*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor, with two additional representatives for free.  

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

Register Here

Shape the Future of Healthcare: Recruit at the UCR Health Professions Information Day

Elevate your upcoming cohort by connecting with highly motivated, high-achieving undergraduates at the annual UC Riverside (UCR) Health Professions Information Day Fair. This event is your premier opportunity to meet face-to-face with ambitious students who are actively preparing for advanced clinical and health-related degrees and looking for the right institution to launch their healthcare careers.

As a top-tier (R1) research university, UCR cultivates students with strong critical thinking skills, clinical and laboratory research experience, and a profound commitment to health equity—making them ideal candidates for your medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, or health professions programs.

Why Recruit Future Healthcare Leaders at UC Riverside?

• Clinical & Research Preparedness: Connect with students trained at a major Tier 1 research institution, equipped with hands-on lab experience, clinical shadowing, and patient-care background.

• Unmatched Diversity & Cultural Competence: UCR is nationally recognized for diversity and social mobility. Bring culturally competent, empathetic, and top-tier talent into your classrooms, clinics, and cohorts.

• Targeted Talent Pool: Engage directly with pre-health undergraduates across specialized tracks—including Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-PA, Pre-Nursing, Public Health, and Biomedical Sciences.

• Streamline Your Pipeline: Maximize your recruitment ROI by answering program prerequisites, reviewing academic profiles, and identifying high-potential applicants in a single afternoon.

Event at a Glance

• Date & Time: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Target Programs: Medicine (M.D./D.O.), Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Dentistry (D.D.S./D.M.D.), Nursing, Physician Assistant (PA), Physical/Occupational Therapy, Public Health (MPH), Veterinary, and Allied Health programs.

• Audience: UCR undergraduate students (all class levels, focusing on juniors and seniors) and recent alumni pursuing health careers.

• Hosted By: The Career Center of UC Riverside

🩺 Registration is Open! Space for premier health professions and medical programs is limited. Secure your institution's table today to showcase your curriculum and recruit Southern California's brightest future healthcare providers.

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends Febuary 3rd): $450 *To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will be applied. 

Regular Registration (Febuary 5th - March 1st, 2026): $500

Event Sponsorship: $600*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor, with two additional representatives for free.  

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

Register Here

Engineer the Future: Secure Top Tech Talent Just In Time

Accelerate your tech roadmap and plug immediate talent gaps by connecting directly with UC Riverside’s premier technical candidates. The UCR Just In Time Career Fair is your high-impact opportunity to lock in software engineers, hardware designers, data scientists, and STEM innovators ready to hit the ground running for immediate spring hires and summer roles.

Why Recruit at the UCR Just In Time Fair?

• Immediate Project Impact: Connect with graduating seniors and postgraduates equipped with hands-on lab experience in AI/ML, robotics, full-stack development, and bioengineering who are ready for fast onboarding.

• Diverse & Resilient Innovators: Tap into one of the nation’s most diverse STEM talent pools to bring fresh perspectives and rapid problem-solving to your team right when you need it most.

• Agile Talent Pipeline: Hire across all academic levels—from undergraduates seeking late-breaking summer technical internships to Master’s and Ph.D. researchers ready for complex full-time roles.

• High-ROI Express Hiring: Maximize your late-season recruiting budget by screening, networking, and locking in top-tier tech candidates in a single concentrated afternoon.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, May 4, 2027

• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Location: Career Center (CC) Patio, UC Riverside

Event Overview

• Target Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Data Science, Chemical & Environmental Engineering, and related STEM fields.

• Target Audience: Graduating seniors, undergraduate students, M.S. and Ph.D. candidates, and UCR alumni.

• Hosted By: The UC Riverside Career Center.

• Safety & Event Guidelines: For up-to-date campus event guidelines, visit the UCR event page or check your Handshake registration portal.

Reserve Your Booth Today

Top engineering talent doesn't stay on the market for long. Secure your spot to showcase your tech stack and claim Southern California’s next generation of technical leaders just in time. Register today via Handshake!

Price:

Early Bird Registration (ends March 9th): $450. 

*To receive the Early Bird rate, both registration and payment must be completed before the Early Bird deadline; if paid after this date, the regular registration fee will apply. 

Regular Registration (March 10th - April 20th): $500

Event Sponsorship: $600*

Registration includes two representatives, a table, chairs, parking, and light refreshments with appetizers. 

*Event Sponsorship includes a promotion in college newsletters leading up to the fair, a company logo added to the description of the fair, a custom resume book, social media promotion, acknowledgment on event signage, and a reserved premier table location with a premier table decor. 

UC Riverside Career Fairs are only for currently enrolled students, alumni, and other UC campuses.

Register Here