Information for Employers
The 2025 University-Wide Ohio State Career and Internship Fair will take place over two days, with an in-person and virtual format.
Important Dates
In-Person: Wednesday, September 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Ohio Union
Interview Day: Thursday, September 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ohio Union
Virtual: Thursday, September 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. on Handshake
Early bird-registration will open on Monday, May 5 through Monday, June 2 at 5 p.m. EST. Register early to secure your table and save on registration fees! Registration for both fair formats takes place in Handshake. Please reach out to Tara Nord at careerfairs@osu.edu with any questions or need assistance with registration.
Why attend?
The 2025 University-Wide Ohio State Career Fair allows employers to connect and engage with a diverse pool of students across all majors, graduate programs and career levels.
- Over 2,200 students attended our fair in 2024.
- Students of all degree levels attend including; Undergraduates, Masters, PhD, and Post-Doctorate students.
- Over 100+ majors represented
The virtual fair allows you to meet with students in a virtual setting on Handshake through
- 15-minute 1:1 student meetings
- 30-minute group sessions with up to 100 students in each session.
Employers must create or update their Handshake profile and intend to recruit for positions that meet our general recruiting policy in order to participate in our fair. If you have any questions on this process or Handshake, visit the Handshake for Employers page.
Career Fair Rates for 2025
The in-person fair registration includes two (2) representatives at your booth, along with one (1) six (6) foot table, table linen, parking, and food and beverages throughout the day.
| Type | Early Bird (May 5 - June 2) | Regular (June 3 - August 30) | Interview Day | Extra Booth (Includes 1 table and 2 reps.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate 1 (>50 employees) | ||||
|
In-Person Only |
$600.00 |
$650.00 |
$200.00 |
$650.00 |
|
Virtual Only |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
||
|
Combined |
$640.00 |
$695.00 |
||
| Corporate 2 (<50 employees) | ||||
|
In-Person Only |
$200.00 |
$250.00 |
$200.00 |
$650.00 |
|
Virtual Only |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
||
|
Combined |
$230.00 |
$285.00 |
||
| Non-Profit and Government | ||||
|
In-Person Only |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$75.00 |
|
|
Virtual Only |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
||
|
Combined |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
||
You may bring up to two (2) additional representatives for an extra fee of $50.00 per representative.
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
Buckeye Careers is excited to offer new sponsorship opportunities, visibility package, and a-la cart options for the 2025-2026 academic year . Reach out to Jennifer Chilman for more information.
Accommodations
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Tara Nord at careerfairs@osu.edu. Requests made two weeks before the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
If you have a disability and rely on a screen reader or the keyboard for access to your computer you will experience difficulty using Handshake. As the university works with Handshake to improve accessibility, please contact handshake@osu.edu for assistance in navigating and using this application. A member of our team will respond within two business days to assist you.