The Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair is one of the largest career fairs at UIC. Previous Engineering and Computer Science Career Fairs have drawn more than 150 companies and 2,000 students to the career fair.

It is a wonderful opportunity for employers to recruit entry-level full-time engineers as well as summer interns, co-op students, or even part-time positions or contract positions.

Schedule for Spring 2023 Career Fair Days: 

February 15 (In-Person)
Time: 12pm-4:30pm
UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607
Majors: Computer Science-related majors

February 16 (In-Person)
Time: 12pm-4:30pm (Central Time, USA)
UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607
Majors: All other Engineering majors

Both days are for Internship and Full-Time Recruitment.

Majors: All engineering majors can attend both days of the career fair. Engineering majors offered at UIC are: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science + Design, Computer Science + Linguistics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

If you have any questions related to the Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair, please contact:

• Rose Coppola-Conroy, Director
  • rcconroy@uic.edu
  • 312-355-5174

Registration Information:

• Registration for the Spring 2023 Technology & Engineering Career Fair launches 12/6/22. Registration for both days is done through Handshake. Separate registration is required if you would like to attend both days.
• Once your company has registered for the fair on Handshake, you will receive an invoice that directs you to UIC’s internal payment system to pay the registration fee.
• Your fair registration in Handshake will be approved after the Engineering Career Center has received your payment.
• If your company is paying by check, the Engineering Career Center requires proof that your payment is in progress before approving your Handshake registration. Please contact Rose Coppola-Conroy if you have any questions about check payment.

Career Fair Pricing: 

Company:

• One day only: $600
• Both days: $1200

Government/Military:

• One day only: $400
• Both days: $800

Non-Profit

• One day only: $250
• Both days: $500

Small Companies of <50 total employees: Please contact a member of the Engineering Career Center Team to discuss recruitment options.

Refund fee: $50
Each Additional Representative: $50
Additional Table (includes two representatives): $150

Payment:

Credit card and check payments are accepted for the Career Fair. Please make checks payable to: University of Illinois Chicago and send to:

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

Engineering Career Center

Attn: Rose Coppola-Conroy

851 S. Morgan St., Rm 800 SEO

Chicago, IL 60607

Spring 2023 Marketing Option: $200

• Company logo in weekly newsletter and other fair marketing materials
• Up to 4 issues of weekly newsletter depending on time of payment
• Logo on Handshake landing page for student registration

Payment must be received before ads can be implemented.

For additional questions about marketing opportunities during the career fair, please contact Rose Coppola-Conroy.

• On-campus interviews will be scheduled throughout late February and March 2023. Dates will be mutually agreed upon by the employer and the Engineering Career Center.
• Cost: $100, which includes one interview room, parking, and wifi. This can be paid for when completing your career fair registration. Please contact us if you would like more than one interview room.

Career Fair Registration: A full refund will be provided if a cancellation is received on or before Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 5pm. All registrations become final after this date. We cannot accommodate refunds for companies that decide on the day of the fair not to attend (no-show). A $50 fee with be assessed for all refunds issued.

Marketing Opportunities: A full refund will be provided for cancellations received on or before Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 5pm. Refunds can only be issued for ads that are not already implemented. A $50 fee with be assessed for all refunds issued.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations caused by events that are outside of our control.

Ship supplies, materials, banners, etc., to the UIC Engineering Career Center before the event. Your containers and boxes need to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023. All materials will be transported to the UIC Forum on Monday, February 12. Please do not send any materials directly to the UIC Forum.

Shipping address:
Attn: Rose Coppola-Conroy, Director
UIC Engineering Career Center (M/C 159)
851 S. Morgan Street, Room 800
Chicago IL 60607-7043
Email: rcconroy@uic.edu
Phone: (312) 355-5174

RETURN SHIPPING: FedEx and UPS

If you plan to leave your containers and boxes at UIC to be shipped after the event, please follow these steps:

• Complete and attach prepaid mailing paperwork to the items to be shipped
• Securely pack and clearly label items
• Bring items to the employer check-in table at the back of the fair. We have student volunteers who can assist.
• Make arrangements with FedEx or UPS to have your containers and boxes picked up during the week of February 20, 2023.

Pick Up Address:
Attn: Rose Coppola-Conroy, Director
UIC Engineering Career Center (M/C 159)
851 S. Morgan Street, Room 800
Chicago IL 60607-7043
Email: rcconroy@uic.edu
Phone: (312) 355-5174

Although the threat of the pandemic is reduced, COVID-19 still presents a risk to our community. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to wear a mask over your nose and mouth during this event. Shaking hands is discouraged; please try alternate forms of greeting instead.

We will have disposable masks on hand if you need one. Hand sanitizer will be available at various stations throughout the event space.