WashU Fall Career Expo

WashU Fall 2026 Career Expo: Business, Creative, Government, Social Impact & STEM Industries   

The WashU Fall Career Expo is a premier, two-day recruiting event that connects employers with talented students from across all schools, majors, and class levels at WashU. This two-day event is open to all undergraduate, graduate, PhD, Post Doc, and MBA students. With so many campuses to consider each fall, we know your time is valuable. That is why we are committed to delivering an experience at WashU that is meaningful, productive, and well worth the visit. 

To help you make the most of your visit, we are now offering flexible package options that span all days of the Expo, allowing for deeper engagement with a broad and diverse student audience. When registering, we ask that organizations select the day that best aligns with their organization’s industry. Students are encouraged to attend both days to explore a wide range of industries and opportunities. Register by Sunday, September 6th.

WASHU FALL EXPO PACKAGES

ADD-ONS & PACKAGE SELECTIONS

Day 1: Lunch with CCE Student Advisory Boards

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST

We invite organizations to an exclusive networking lunch with students from our Undergraduate and Graduate Student Advisory Boards. Designed as a casual, high-impact engagement opportunity, this event features high table-style networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and meaningful conversation with some of WashU’s most engaged student leaders.

Day 2: Student-Athlete Bear Networking Breakfast

Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. CST

Connect with WashU student-athletes during a dynamic, high table-style networking breakfast designed to foster authentic conversation and relationship-building in a casual, high-energy environment. Employers will have the opportunity to engage with driven student-athletes known for their leadership, teamwork, resilience, and time-management skills while enjoying breakfast, refreshments, and informal networking throughout the morning.

LOGSITICS & DETAILS

Booth Information:

• Two chairs and a 6ft x 30in table with a tablecloth  provided at each booth.
• Wireless Internet available. Details for connecting to WiFi can be found within your welcome packet.
• Booths at the career fair will not have electrical access.
• Booths will be placed in alphabetical order by employer name. Students and employers will receive a guide that includes a directory and locations of all participating employers.
• Booth setup will begin at 1:30 p.m. All booths should be set up and ready by 3 p.m.
• Assistance for drop-off and pick-up is available in the loading zone. See the Career Fair Google Map for information about the loading zone and parking.

Location: Sumers Rec Center; Danforth Campus : Lot 31, St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

DRIVING & PARKING

Parking on campus is limited. We encourage you to take a taxi, Uber, Metrolink, or have a colleague drop you off at the Athletic Complex. Use “Lot 31, St. Louis, MO 63105” for all maps and ridesharing services.

• The loading zone is located in front of the Athletic Complex (AC). You may drop off items here and we will provide assistance bringing your items into the building.
• Visitor parking may be available in the Danforth University Center or Millbrook parking garages. Parking maps are available at the loading zone.
• Please park in Visitor Parking or be subject to a $30 parking fee and possible towing.
• Parking garage validations will be provided at employer check-in.
• Maps, directions and parking

EXHIBIT SHIPPING

Please ship your booth items in advance. Exhibit materials will be accepted starting Monday, September 7, 2026. We will not be able to store your materials before this date. Your materials will be at your booth the day of the fair.

United States Postal Service Mailing Address:
WashU Center for Career Engagement
MSC 1091-226-110
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

For shipping packages to the Center for Career Engagement via FedEx, UPS & DHL:
WashU Center for Career Engagement
6475 Forsyth Blvd, DUC Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63105

Return Shipping: FedEx Express and Ground pick-up service: Please package and label your boxes/items for the return shipping with your FedEx account information. Your company is responsible for shipping charges. If your company does not use FedEx, we will ship using our account and add that charge to your career fair registration fee. This will be the most convenient and fastest method for you and your team.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Post Positions: Make sure your job and internship postings are current. There is no charge to post.

• Update in Handshake
• Email postings to hiretalent@wustl.edu

Interview rooms are available in the days before and after the career fair. There is never a charge for use of interview rooms and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Login to Handshake to request interview dates or contact hiretalent@wustl.edu.

Marketing & Advertisting: The Center for Career Engagement will promote your organization to students the week leading up to the fair through emails and career fair promotions. Additional advertising can be purchased in Student Life, the student newspaper, by contacting advertising@studlife.com or 314-935-4240.

Refreshments: Light refreshments (coffee, water, soda & snacks) will be available throughout the event.

Media Policy: No unauthorized photography, recording or media coverage at this event without prior approval from University Marketing and Communications. For more information, visit marcomm.washu.edu. By participating in today’s event, you agree to allow WashU to take your photo, which may be used for marketing and communication purposes, including the use on websites, social media, and print publications. If you wish to opt out, please notify us at hiretalent@wustl.edu.

Accomodations: Career events at WashU are intended to be accessible to all. If you need specific accommodations, please email the event contact listed below at least one week before the event. For students needing accommodations at the Expo, please email careers@wustl.edu. For employers needing accommodations at the Expo, please email hiretalent@wustl.edu.