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)
- Creative Careers Showcase (March 27, 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.
Creative Careers Showcase
This event will be a unique opportunity for students and employers alike! During this event, selected VCUarts juniors and seniors will showcase their creative work and academic training to employers and other VCU students, and all students in attendance will have the opportunity to network with and learn about participating employers/organizations who employ creatives of all kinds. The first hour (12:00-1:00 PM) will allow our participating industry representative to engage with up to 40 upper level Arts students from multiple disciplines, and to provide direct feedback on their portfolios and displays of their work. Arts students interested in showcasing their portfolios must complete this form by January 22, 2026. The second portion of the event (1:00-3:00 PM) will be for all VCUarts students of all program tracks and class years to participate. All students in attendance will have the opportunity to network with and ask questions of our industry representatives, how and where creatives work with/within organizational structures, and gain insight from industry professionals on making connections, opportunities to gain experience, and how to pitch yourself in a competitive industry. All VCUarts students are strongly encouraged to attend this event. Connect with employers, celebrate the work of upper level Arts students, and enjoy the showcase of creativity!
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
Careers in the Commons: McIntire School of Commerce
Wednesday, March 4th | 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.
Careers in the Commons: Peace Corps
Thursday, March 5th | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Verlisha Brandon, Senior Recruiter at the Peace Corps, will be visiting VCU to chat with students about Peace Corps programs. Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A).
Learn more about the Peace Corps and their active roles on Handshake.
Inclusive Excellence: Navigating Ability, Culture, and Viewpoints in the Workplace
Wednesday, March 18th from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Inclusive Excellence: Navigating Ability, Culture, and Viewpoints in the Workplace | This presentation equips working learners with practical strategies and best practices for demonstrating the NACE career readiness competency of equity and inclusion, with a special focus on ability/disability, cultural differences, and differences of opinions and viewpoints. Through engaging content, students will learn how to foster inclusive environments and collaborate across differences. By actively participating, students will develop the skills necessary to thrive in diverse workplaces and contribute to a culture of belonging and respect.
Presented by: Katy Washington, Chief Accessibility Officer, Equity and Access Services
Location: Zoom - Register HERE
Please note:
- We encourage all departments with participating students to allow them to be paid (clocked in) for this opportunity, as supporting professional development time is customary across VCU. Ask your supervisor if they can support you in this way.
- Stay tuned for information about a digital badge for participating in the monthly workshops in this series. Don’t miss this one so it can count towards recognizing your learning and development in this way.
- Missed an earlier session in the series? Don’t worry; all past session content is available here.
Careers in the Commons: Radford University at Carilion
Wednesday, March 18th | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Kim Baskette, Graduate Program Director at Radford University at Carilion, will be visiting VCU to chat with student about their graduate programs in Health Sciences, including a concentration in Clinical Research Administration through their MHS, DHS, and accelerated dual MHS/DHS pathway. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students who are exploring careers in science and healthcare! Many students are familiar with traditional clinical roles, yet few have been introduced to clinical research as a professional pathway, despite its growing role in advancing medicine and innovation. Their faculty prepare professionals for real roles in research coordination, regulatory affairs, trial operations, and sponsor oversight.
Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A) on March 18th to learn more or ask questions.
Recruiter tabling: VCU School of Nursing (Mar. 2026)
Tuesday, March 24th | 10:30AM - 12:00PM - Calling all Nursing students! Stop by the tables outside the first floor lounge to chat with recruiters from:
- Carilion Clinic
- NurseAmerica
- UVA Health
No need to RSVP - just stop by to chat, and ask questions of the recruiters. We look forward to seeing you there!