UF Career Week
Fall 2026 Career Week – September 14 to
September 18, 2026
September 14 to September 16, 2026
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Career Week is a University of Florida tradition. It offers recruiters the opportunity to find talented students and alumni for their organization.
Hosted by the university's Career Connections Center, it is the largest campus-hosted career fair in the Southeast. Career Showcase is a two-day event that brings together students and employers for in-person networking and recruiting. Each day is streamlined towards professions in different areas with day one as non-technically focused, including business, non-profits, government, social services, hospitality, retail, etc., and day two is focused on careers in technical fields, engineering, I.T., healthcare, construction, and more. Over 7,000 students attended Career Week to network with over 300 employers.
Event Days
Computer & Information Science & Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Career Fair
Monday, September 14, 2026
1 p.m - 6 p.m.
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
This fair, formerly known as CISE Career Fair, is hosted specifically for companies who are hiring students and alumni with experience in computer science, computer engineering, digital arts and sciences, data science, cybersecurity, and AI/machine learning. If you sign up for both the CISE and AI Career Fair and the Career Showcase main event, you will receive a $300 discount on your CISE-AI Career Fair registration.
Non-Technical Day
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Featuring opportunities in accounting, management, sales, government, finance, hospitality, healthcare, communications, marketing, social services, and other non-technical professions.
Master and Doctoral Student Industry Meet-Up
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Career Connections Center
This is a new University of Florida event designed to bring students and employers together for meaningful conversations and professional connections. With a focus on fostering community and creating opportunities for all students, this event creates a space where students can lay the foundation for their career and professional development. Career and Community Meet-Up encourages industry connections through intentional conversation starters and discussion that make networking natural and impactful. During the event, employers will have the opportunity to participate in conversational table talks and open networking activities.
Technical Day
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Featuring opportunities in engineering, information technology, research & development, architecture, programming, construction, biomedical, manufacturing and other technical professions.
Career & Community Meet-Up
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Rion Ballroom
A networking event focused on Gator Master and Doctoral students. In a more casual, open networking environment, you will have the opportunity to interact with students pursuing graduate degrees at University of Florida. Our Gator graduate students offer exceptional knowledge and skill sets- engaging in cutting edge research, teaching, and industry experience. Learn how your organization can share your brand, recruit talent, and build connections for positions requiring advanced degrees.
Career Week Interviews
In the days after Career Showcase, over 2,000 students interview on campus and virtually with hundreds of organizations such as yours. Take advantage of the opportunity to conveniently hold interviews on-campus and virtually immediately after Career Showcase and throughout the remainder of the semester. The interview space is reserved all day (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.), and you can interview as many students as you wish.
Career Showcase Registration Fees & Details
UF's Approach to Protests
At the University of Florida, we support the right to free expression in alignment with university policies. Demonstrations, protests, or other forms of expression are permitted on campus as long as they do not disrupt university operations, interfere with scheduled events, or infringe on the rights of others. Participants are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in UF’s Use of University Space policy, which ensures that activities remain respectful and maintain the educational environment.
For more details on these policies, please refer to the University's regulations on demonstrations and space usage.