The Fall Career Expo is our largest fair of the semester! This is an all-industry, all-major career fair that is open to all NDSU students, NDSU alumni, and students from area colleges/universities. This event is not open to the public. Our Career Expos provide great opportunities to network and discuss current or future internship and employment opportunities.

Student Info:

The Fall Career Expo is a great opportunity to connect with employers both locally and from around the country. Whether you are looking for an internship, full-time employment, or want to learn from leaders in your industry, the Career Expo has opportunities for you. This event is open to all current students and alumni, as well as students from universities/colleges in the area. There is no need to register for this fair, just stop by the Fargodome ready to meet over 250 potential employers!  Free headshots will be available at this event for all student attendees from 11am-2pm.

What to bring: Student ID and copies of your resume.

Prepare for the fair: 

• Check out the full list of attending employers on Handshake.
• Update your resume (Click here for resume tips)
• Select a business professional outfit (Click here to learn about our Career Closet)
• Learn more about Career Fair Preparation here
• Check out the Career and Advising Center! We can help with resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, career fair tips, and more. Our office is located in Ceres Hall 306 and we are open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm for drop-in services or by appointment.

Employer Info:

The Career Expo provides an excellent opportunity for employers to connect with students to discuss current and/or future career-related employment or internships opportunities. This event is only for bona fide employers looking to fill internships and full-time positions that require or prefer at least a four-year degree. Third Party Recruiters and the general public may not attend. Registration will open in Handshake on July 1st and close on September 3rd, or when space capacity has been met. 

Registration fee: $525

Registration includes: 10’x10′ booth, 8′ table, 2 chairs, electricity, Wi-Fi, free parking, and lunch for 2 representatives.

Payment: Once your registration is approved by our office, you will be sent an email from Handshake with your invoice and payment information. Payment is due by September 3, 2025.  Your registration is not considered complete until payment is processed. We reserve the right to cancel the registration for any employer who has not paid by the due date. We also reserve the right to decline a registration due to repeated delinquent payments.  If you do not receive the invoice email, please check your spam and junk folders before contacting Libby Hardwick-Nelson at libby.hardwicknelson@ndsu.edu to resend the email. If you prefer to mail a check, please contact our office to ensure you have the correct mailing address. Should you need to cancel your registration after paying, please review our cancellation policy.

Cancellation policy: Cancellations received on or before the registration deadline will receive a full refund, less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellation received after the registration deadline and up to 7 days prior to the fair, will receive a partial refund, less a $200 administrative fee. Cancellations received 6 days or less prior to the event are non-refundable. See specific dates below. Registration is non-transferrable. There will be no refunds due to weather-related cancellations (by the employer or NDSU). We promote our career fairs to the best of our ability, utilizing social media, print media, emails, information sessions, and more. We do not guarantee any level of student attendance and participation, and we do not issue refunds based on student attendance or lack thereof.

• Cancellation on or prior to September 3, 2025: Full refund, less a $50 admin fee
• Cancellation between September 4 – 10, 2025: Full refund, less a $200 admin fee
• Cancellation after September 10, 2025: No refund

Shipping: Please note that any items shipped directly to the NDSU Career and Advising Center or the Fargodome will be REFUSED. Please ship items through our partners at UPS. Contact Jeff at The UPS Store at 701-235-9505 (option 9) to arrange payment and receive the shipping address. The Career and Advising Center will coordinate the delivery of items to the Fargodome from The UPS Store in time for the event. If you prefer to ship with a different vendor, you will need to make your own arrangements.

On-Campus Interviews: On-Campus Interviews (OCIs) are a great opportunity to connect right away with potential candidates you met at the fair. OCIs will take place at NDSU Memorial Union from 8am-4pm on Thursday, September 18th. If you would like to reserve a table for OCIs, you can add this free option under the ‘Add-on Items’ section of the registration.

Sponsorships: Sponsorships can be selected during your Handshake registration. Please reach out to Libby Hardwick-Nelson with any questions.

 

• Gold Level Sponsor ($2000 – 6 Available) – This sponsorship includes: • Your logo printed on reusable swag bags given to students at event check-in. • Priority booth location at entrance of the fair • Social media feature leading up to the Expo • Company logo featured on Fargodome TV screens during the fair on a rotation with other sponsors •  Logo featured in an on-campus display promoting event & sponsors in our Memorial Union • Featured on Handshake for a month (increased visibility to students you are targeting for open positions) • “Featured Sponsor” sign placed at booth • Company name highlighted on printed maps handed out at student check-in.
• Green Level Sponsor ($1200 – 10 Available) – This sponsorship includes: • Preferred booth location  • Company logo featured on Fargodome TV screens for the duration of the fair on a rotation with other sponsors  • Logo featured in an on-campus display promoting event and sponsors in our Memorial Union • Featured on Handshake for a month (increased visibility to students you are targeting for open positions) • “Featured Sponsor” sign placed at booth • Company name featured on printed map handed out at student check-in.
• Professional Headshots Sponsor ($1000 – 1 Available) – This sponsorship includes: • Your logo will be placed at the headshot station with your booth number and a QR code linked to either your Handshake profile or recruiting website • Headshots promoted on social media with company information included • Ability to place marketing handouts for your company at the headshots table, if desired • Featured on Handshake for a month (increased visibility to students you are targeting for open positions) • “Featured Sponsor” sign placed at booth • Company name featured on printed maps handed out at student check-in.
• Water Stations Sponsor ($500 – 3 Available) – This sponsorship includes: • Your logo featured at our student water stations with your booth number and a QR code linked to either your Handshake profile or recruiting website • Ability to include your marketing handouts at water stations, if desired • Featured on Handshake on a month (increased visibility to students you are targeting for open positions) • “Featured Sponsor” sign placed at booth • Company name featured on printed maps handed out at student check-in.

 

See you in September at the Fargodome!