Career Fairs

2026 – 2027

Throughout the academic year NDSU hosts several career fairs for students to connect with employers.  These fairs allow students to engage with different industries, explore careers, and learn about full-time positions, part-time positions, and internships/co-ops. The fairs that we host yearly are listed below along with the audiences they are meant to serve. For more information about our fairs, please contact our Events Manager.

Part-Time Jobs Fair

September 3, 2026

1 – 4 P.M.

Memorial Union

The Part-Time Jobs Fair is an annual fall fair for students looking to connect with employers offering part-time job opportunities both on and off campus. This fair is open to all NDSU students. This event is not open to the general public.

• Registration Opens: July 1, 2026
• Registration Closes: TBA
• Register for this event in Handshake

• This event is open to all NDSU students and alumni.
• Registration prior to the event is not required.
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event.
• See all participating employers in Handshake.

Meet the Firms: Careers in Accounting & Finance

September 9, 2026

3 – 6 P.M.

Barry Hall

Meet the Firms is for students looking to connect with employers offering internships or full-time positions within the fields of accounting and finance. This fair is open to all NDSU students. This event is not open to the general public.

• Registration Opens: July 1, 2026
• Registration Closes: TBA
• Register for this event in Handshake

• This event is open to all NDSU students and alumni, as well as current students of Concordia, MSUM, and NDSCS.
• Registration prior to the event is not required.
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event.
• See all participating employers in Handshake.

Fall Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair

September 16, 2026

9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Barry Hall

The Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair is hosted in partnership with the NDSU Center for Professional Selling and Sales Technology. This fair is for students looking to connect with employers offering full-time, part-time, and internship positions in the fields of marketing or sales. This fair is open to all NDSU students. This event is not open to the general public.

• Registration Opens: July 1, 2026
• Registration Closes: TBA
• Register for this event in Handshake

• This event is open to all NDSU students and alumni, as well as current students of Concordia, MSUM, and NDSCS.
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake

Fall Career Expo

September 23, 2026

11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Fargodome

The Fall Career Expo provides a great opportunity for students to meet a wide variety of employers from all industries. Employers who attend are looking for student talent to fulfill both full-time positions and internships/co-ops. This event is open to ALL majors. Current students from area colleges and NDSU alumni are also welcome to attend. This event is not open to the general public.

• Registration Opens: July 1, 2026
• Registration Closes: TBA
• Register for this event in Handshake
• Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available.

• This event is open to all NDSU students and NDSU alumni, as well as current students from area universities and colleges.
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake

Spring Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair

February 3, 2027

9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Barry Hall

The Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair is hosted in partnership with the NDSU Center for Professional Selling and Sales Technology. This fair is for students looking to connect with employers offering full-time, part-time, and internship positions in the fields of marketing or sales. This fair is open to all NDSU students. This event is not open to the general public.

• Registration Opens: December 1, 2026
• Registration Closes: TBA
• Register for this event in Handshake

• This event is open to all NDSU students and alumni, as well as current students of Concordia, MSUM, and NDSCS.
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake

Spring Career Expo

February 10, 2027

11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Fargodome

The Career Expo provides a great opportunity for students to meet a wide variety of employers from all industries. Employers who attend are looking for student talent to fulfill both full-time positions and internships/co-ops. This event is open to ALL majors. Current students from area colleges and NDSU alumni are also welcome to attend. This event is not open to the general public.

  • Registration Opens: December 1, 2026
  • Registration Closes: TBA
  • Register for this event in Handshake

• This event is open to all NDSU students and NDSU alumni, as well as current students from area universities and colleges.
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake

H.E.L.P.S. Career Fair

March 2, 2027

1 P.M. – 4 P.M.

Memorial Union

The H.E.L.P.S. Career Fair is for students looking for internships or full-time roles in the areas of health, education, law enforcement, or public service. This fair is open to all NDSU students and alumni. This event is not open to the general public

  • Registration Opens: December 1, 2026
  • Registration Closes: TBA
  • Register for this event in Handshake

• This event is open to all NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake

Summer Jobs & Internships Fair

March 31, 2027

1 P.M. – 4 P.M.

Memorial Union

The Summer Jobs & Internships Fair is an annual spring event that provides an excellent opportunity for students to connect with employers offering summer job and internship opportunities. This fair is open to all NDSU students and alumni. This event is not open to the general public.

  • Registration Opens: December 1, 2026
  • Registration Closes: TBA
  • Register for this event in Handshake 

• This event is open to all NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake

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