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.

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Upcoming events

PRIME Day

Do you have an interest in healthcare? Are you someone who falls in an underserved group (or friend, family, advocate, or ally) and you're looking to get connected to others on campus who are interested in healthcare but don't know where to start? Join us and other student healthcare and pre-health related groups as we get to know each other and build community amongst PRIME members through photoshoots, games, and Q&A for executive board. Event will be held in the Virginia Rooms, University Student Commons 2nd Floor

 

**This event is open to all students who are in an underrepresented minority group or friends, allies, and supporters of students in an underserved group.

Careers in the Commons: McIntire School of Commerce - Masters Programs

Thursday, September 11th | 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Jim McEnerny, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruiting at the McIntire School of Commerce, will be visiting VCU to chat with student about their M.S. in Commerce and M.S. in Accounting programs. Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A).

Jim will also offer 1:1 open timeslots between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to review resumes and transcripts and talk through what the program can offer students on an individual level.

Transfer Student Drop-in Career Advising and Open House

Wednesday Sept 17, 2025 | 12-2 pm | Stop by VCU Career Services in the Student Commons for drop-in career advising or check out our Suit Yourself Closet. It's never too early to think about your career development! Have you added VCU or your most recent job to your resume yet? Want help? Stop by for resume help, get answers to quick questions from a career advisor, or take home workplace clothing from the Suit Yourself Closet. You'll need your VCU ID (or V# or email), and we can't wait to see you!

Careers in the Commons: Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Tuesday, September 23rd | 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Gina Britton, Admissions Counselor from Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, will be visiting VCU to chat with student about their professional programs. Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A).

How to apply for the VCU Internship Funding Program (Spring 2026 internships)

NOTE: 

  1. You will receive the Zoom link five minutes before the event starts. 
  2. 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.