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𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 | Spring 2026

𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒! – Join us to unlock your endless career opportunities!

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧:

Friday, February 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center | 7801 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742

All Smith undergraduate majors, QUEST students, and Smith undergraduate alumni — don’t miss Smith’s largest recruiting event of the spring semester! Employers will be recruiting for externships, internships, and full-time opportunities for all business majors.

Event Details & Registration

This event will follow a traditional fair format, where students will have the opportunity to visit booths for a wide variety of companies to build connections with representatives and explore career opportunities. Students can register on HireSmith under Events. Students have until Wednesday, February 4, at 8:30 am to pre-register!

Participating Organizations

A wide variety of industries will be represented at the fair, and students can view registered companies in HireSmith. More companies will be added as we get closer to the event. Students will also be able to download and see the event in the career fair app, launching closer to the start of spring semester. Companies will be varied across industry and major type!

Tips for a Successful Career Fair

Students will be provided with resources, tips, and workshops in advance of the fair to help prepare. Be sure to plan time to prepare so you can navigate the day, increase the value of your interactions with employers, and really show off your professional brand.

Your resume is key to introducing yourself to companies. Explore resume resources and templates, and OCS will have a variety of events in fall to help you prep for the fair!

Questions about how to approach an employer? What to say? Consult a list of suggested questions that can help you get the conversation started along with your TMAY!

Explore the Career Fair App

Access the Career Fair App! Students can view and filter all companies, view the fair map, and get event details. You can also favorite companies and drop your resume with them before the fair! Details will continue to be updated leading up to the fair. The fair app is powered by Career Fair Plus and can also be viewed in browser.

Career Fair Prep Events

*Due to the weather related closing, the 2/3 Employer Resume Reviews has been cancelled. This will not be rescheduled but OCS is open from drop ins from 12-2, Monday through Thursday of career fair week!

Details on events will be available on HireSmith!

Getting to the Fair

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
7801 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742

The venue is located at the Riggs Alumni Center at the intersection of Alumni Drive and Fieldhouse Drive, next to the Stadium Drive parking garage. This is about a 5 minute walk from Lot 1. Parking is not available on site for students. Please reference the campus map while making plans to attend the fair!

When you arrive to Riggs, you will check in, get name tags and more right in the central lobby.

Dress to Impress

Business professional attire is very strongly encouraged for the fair. This is a professional recruiting event.

Business Professional Dress

  • Full suit with a blazer, button-down with tie or a blouse, and slacks or a skirt or sheath dress with closed-toe dress shoes

Ultimately, we want you to show your authentic self; wear something professional that you think speaks to your personal brand and allows you to feel confident. Your attire should help you make a positive first impression and show you’re rising to the occasion.

Given this is a professional recruiting event, jeans, athleisure, and casual attire are not appropriate. Reach out to OCS if you need help planning your attire.

Need style advice or want access to free professional clothing? Check out the Smith Career Boutique!

Special Career Fair Week Boutique Hours (2530 VMH):

  • Tue, Feb. 3 | 2pm – 4pm
  • Wed, Feb. 4 | 11am – 1pm
  • Thur, Feb. 5 | 2pm – 4pm
  • Fri, Feb. 6 | 9am – 11am

Headshot Booth

Stop by the headshot booth at the fair from 10am-2pm to get a free professional headshot! Headshots will be sent to the email you provided between 2 and 3 weeks after the fair.

Questions?

Prior to the fair, students will receive detailed information in their inbox and can access the Career Fair app. Consider reviewing the career fair FAQ page as well!

For additional questions and information, please reach out to the OCS UG team at smithocs_ug@umd.edu, or meet with a career coach during a coaching appointment or drop-in hours.