Academic Pathways Fair – Career Connections Center
October 5, 2026, Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, Level 2
1:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Showcase your program, connect with students, and support their academic and career pathways.
The Academic Pathways Fair is designed to help students connect their academic options with experiential learning opportunities and identify future goals. We invite UF and peer-institution academic departments, programs, and campus partners to participate by hosting an informational table and engage directly with students at all stages of their journey.
Why participate as a partner?
- Increase visibility and awareness
Highlight your major, minor, certificate, program, or graduate degree to a broad and diverse student audience
- Engage students early and often
Connect with students who are exploring options, seeking experiences, or preparing for graduate/professional pathways
- Support informed decision-making
Help students understand how your offerings align with their interests, strengths, and long-term goals
- Promote experiential learning opportunities
Share internships, research, study abroad, service-learning, and involvement opportunities connected to your area
- Build a pipeline of engaged students
Encourage intentional participation in programs that enable skill development and career readiness
Who should register?
- Academic departments and interdisciplinary programs
- Experiential learning units (research, internships, study abroad, service-learning, on-campus employment, etc.)
- Graduate and professional programs
- Campus partners supporting student success, engagement, and career readiness
What will you gain?
Participation positions your program within a larger, coordinated effort to help students align what they study, what they do, and where they’re going—strengthening both student outcomes and institutional impact.
Questions?
For any questions or concerns, please contact Jason Tillotson at Jason.tillotson@ufl.edu.