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2026-27 NC State Engineering Career Fair

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Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 Career Fair Dates

Fall 2026 Engineering Career Fair
Wednesday, September 30 & Thursday, October 1
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Spring 2027 Engineering Career Fair
Tuesday, February 2
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Event details will be managed through Career Fair Plus:
https://app.careerfairplus.com/ncsu_nc

All events will be held in person.

Event Registration for Employers

Booth Packages

Booth PackageIncluded in PackagePrice
Wolfpack White6 foot table; includes 1-2 reps$1,795
Wolfpack Red8 foot table; includes 3-5 reps$2,295
Wolfpack Red double boothincludes up to 7 reps$3,990

2026-27 ASCEND Career Fair

Hosted by the ASCEND Program (formerly known as DNN)

Companies must be registered for the Engineering Career Fair in order to attend the ASCEND Career Fair.

Important Notes

The Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Engineering Career Fairs are in-person ONLY.

  • Name Badge Policy for Employers
    • Employers must wear a name badge at all times during the event.
    • Name badges will be issued upon check-in.
  • Payment Deadlines
    • Fall 2026 – Due Friday, August 21, 2026
    • Spring 2027 – Due Friday, December 18, 2026
  • After Registration
    • Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. 
    • Registrations not paid by the provided deadlines will be automatically cancelled.

If you are registered and need to cancel, please review our cancellation policy. Refunds are not available. However, cancellations made 30 days or more before the Engineering Career Fair may receive credit toward a future fair within one year. To apply the credit, register online and then email engineeringcareerfair-ncstate@ncsu.edu.

How to Pay Online

After Registration:  Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice.  If no payment is received 40 days prior to the event, registration will be cancelled.  You may via credit card using the link on your invoice.

Pay Online

Cancellation and No-Show Policy

Cancellations must be submitted via email to engineeringcareerfair-ncstate@ncsu.edu at least 30 days before the event to receive credit. Approved credits may be applied to one of the next two Engineering Career Fairs within 12 months.

Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the event, as well as no-shows, are not eligible for credit and remain responsible for full payment of the invoice.

Employer Information Packet

If you have questions about the packet contents below, please contact us at engineeringcareerfair-ncstate@ncsu.edu or 919.515.3263.

Employer FAQs

Is the engineering career fair a hybrid event?

No, it is in-person only.

In-Person Event Details

  • The NC State Engineering Career Fair will be held at the McKimmon Center.
  • Staggered Entry: NC State students and alum may enter at 9:30 am. Non-NC State students may enter at 10:30 am.
  • Registered participating companies receive a designated booth, meals, and a shared common room for interviewing during the fair.
  • Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m.
  • Parking is FREE FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY, but limited. Parking pass required!

What platform is used for the ECF event?

Can I use Career Fair Plus as web-based or in the app?

Yes. The website is available for viewing participating companies online or by downloading and using the app.

Direct link: https://app.careerfairplus.com/ncsu_nc

How will interviews with candidates I select be set up?

Interviews after the Engineering Career Fair are coordinated by the Career Development Center. If you are interested in having a space for post-fair interviews, please indicate on the registration form and you will be contacted. Many employers make this request so space is limited. Questions about on-campus interviews? Contact the Career Development Center at  career-development@ncsu.eduor at 919.515.2396.

What parking is available at the Career Fair?

Parking for is for employers only at the McKimmon Center. Employers, please display the parking pass you received via email.

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