Career fairs and events
VCU hosts career fairs during the fall and spring semesters. Each fair offers students and alumni the opportunity to network with employers from a wide range of industries. More information about career fairs and participating employers can be found on Handshake.
Although professional dress is not required to attend these events, it is recommended to support your best first impression with employers.
How to register for a career and internship fair
Register for any of our career fairs through Handshake. If you would like to discuss networking during a career fair, update your career materials, or update your professional wardrobe before attending a career fair, you can make a career advising or Suit Yourself Closet appointment through Handshake.
Upcoming events, all run Noon to 3 p.m.
- Nurse Anesthesia Recruitment Fair (August 28, 2025)
- Part-Time Job Fair (September 3, 2025)
- Healthcare Opportunities & Professional School Fair (September 25, 2025)
- Fall Internship & Career Fair (October 29, 2025)
Event descriptions
Nurse Anesthesia Recruitment Fair
Part of the VCU Nurse Anesthesia 3rd Annual Professional Development Day. Connect with healthcare organizations and systems offering opportunities that unite your academic goals to post-graduation experiences. Network with representatives from a variety of organizations to learn about their opportunities, location, scheduling, benefits and more! The fair will be hosted on the MCV campus,and is brought to you by VCU Career Services and VCU Nurse Anesthesia.
Part-Time Job Fair
Come learn about part-time and hourly opportunities around RVA! This is a great time to see what openings are available to you—and how you can gain hands-on experience (and earn a paycheck) while you are in school.
Healthcare Opportunities & Professional School Fair
Connect with healthcare and community-based organizations offering opportunities that unite your academic goals to real-world experiences, including volunteer and service hours, that advances your career development. Explore your options for meeting your academic and professional school application requirements. Network with representatives from a variety of professional schools, including VCU, to learn about program offerings and admissions processes. This event is hosted by VCU Career Services and co-sponsored by VCU P.R.I.M.E.
Fall Internship & Career Fair
Looking to explore potential careers through internships, volunteering or international experiences? Ready to earn while you learn through a part-time role? Or graduating in December and want to network with organizations seeking full-time employees? This event, designed to connect students and alumni of all majors with employers and organizations across a variety of industries, is hosted by VCU Career Services and co-sponsored by VCU Global Education Office.
Upcoming events
- Seasonal & Part-Time Job Fair (January 22, 2026)
- Nonprofit, Public & Human Services Fair (February 4, 2026)
- Narrative Media & Graphic Design Showcase (March 27, 2026)
- Public Health Career Fair (April 6, 2026)
- Spring Career Fair (April 15, 2025)
Event descriptions
Seasonal & Part-Time Job Fair
Connect with organizations around seasonal, part-time and hourly opportunities around RVA! This is a great time to see what openings are available to you—and how you can gain hands-on experience (and earn a paycheck) while you are in school and over breaks.
Nonprofit, Public & Human Services Fair
This fair will feature employers from the nonprofit, government, public service, human services and social assistance industries. Come connect with organizations who are looking to hire VCU students for internships (summer and fall), as well as full-time and part-time jobs. The participating organizations are excited to meet VCU students and alumni, to share what skills and experiences they are looking for in an employee, and to help students learn about affinity groups and internal opportunities for their employees to be engaged professionals in their roles.
Narrative Media & Graphic Design Showcase
This event is a unique opportunity for VCUarts juniors and seniors to showcase their creative work and academic training to employers seeking the following skills: 3D modeling, concept design, illustration, lighting design, photography, project management and planning, typography, video and film production, graphic design and more. Due to the nature of the event and the limited space available, interested students must apply for a spot and be approved to participate. The application process will open in January 2026.
Public Health Career Fair
As part of National Public Health Week, this fair is designed to introduce our students to various employers across the region who have post-graduation employment opportunities in, or directly related to, the field of Public Health. This event is hosted by VCU Career Services and the VCU School of Public Health.
Spring Career Fair
Graduating? Looking for an internship or experiential opportunity? Need a summer job? Meet with organizations across a range of industries who are looking to hire VCU students for full and part-time jobs, internships (summer and fall), and summer employment.
Upcoming events
Rodney-Con is Poppin' in the Commons!
Stop in to the center of the Ram Universe (aka The Commons) for free clothes, hot tips, and cool pops! This Weeks of Welcome event is a chance to get to know a few go-to resources on campus: VCU Career Services, Suit Yourself Closet (SYC), and First and Second Year Experiences. So pop in to Room 143 in the Student Commons to explore the SYC (free clothing!), get tips to prepare for the Part-Time Job Fair (coming to the Commons on Sept. 3rd!), meet the staff, and enjoy a cold treat from our local King of Pops Slinger.
Suit Yourself Closet: All you need to shop is your student ID (or V# or email). You will be able to take up to 6 items to add to your workplace wardrobe. All clothing is gently used — and is yours to keep!
King of Pops limited to the first 100 students to check-in at Career Services! Pops are given on a first-come, first-served basis (one per student). Brought to you by Career Services, and First and Second Year Experiences!
Wait, there's more! Attend this event AND the Part-Time Job Fair, and you'll be entered to win a (Dot) digital business card.
How to apply for the VCU Internship Funding Program (Spring 2026 internships)
NOTE:
- You will receive the Zoom link five minutes before the event starts.
- If the Register button is giving you an error, click the link below to register via Zoom and log into your VCU Zoom account: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/iCF_Hg73TeCPJJvvEFQbpQ
Wednesday, October 15, 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Virtual
Do you want to participate in an internship this spring semester, but have found out it is unpaid and/or Virginia-based, and doesn't pay enough to cover your spring semester expenses?
Apply for funding through the VCU Internship Funding Program! Applications are open through November 2 at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more about the program and its requirements here: https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/
Funding will be awarded as a direct deposit and can be used to supplement costs for initial travel to and return from your internship, housing costs, childcare, professional attire, supplies, and more!
This virtual info session will cover how to submit a competitive application, and have time for participants to ask questions.
Transformative Learning Week: Finding & Funding International Internships
Monday, October 27th, 2025, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | virtual via Zoom | Want to learn about internships, including those abroad from VCU Global Education Office and VCU Career Services? We'll discuss what an internship is & why it's important, how to find and fund internships, and next steps.
Note: You will receive the Zoom link five minutes before the event.