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2026 Actuarial Science Career Fair
The Actuarial Science Career Fair connects employers with highly skilled students pursuing careers in actuarial science and related fields. This event is an opportunity to engage with candidates interested in roles such as risk analysis, insurance, financial modeling, and quantitative risk management. Whether you're recruiting for internships or full-time positions, you’ll meet students with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Register today to connect with the next generation of actuarial professionals.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 4 - 6pm | Howard L. Hawks Hall, College of Business
Registration Opens: May 11th at 10AM
Registration Closes: August 28th at 5PM or when registration reaches capacity.
Fees & Registration
Registration includes parking vouchers, one 6-foot table & two chairs for up to 2 representatives.
Registration: $550
Add-On Electricity: $50
Add-On Extra Representative: $50
Registration will not be approved until payment is received in full. Payment is due immediately, and unpaid pending registrations may be canceled after August 28th to accommodate employers on the waitlist.
Before the Fair:
Cancellation Details Check Payments Shipping Booth Materials
Prepare for the Day Local Accommodations Inclement Weather Policy
During the Fair:
Unloading Parking Collect Student Information Booth Placement
Wi-Fi Access Photography Policy
After the Fair:
Post-Fair Pick-Up Shipping Booth Materials Post-Fair Interviews Career Fair Feedback
Before the Fair
Cancellation Details
Cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to Career Services. A $50 administration fee will be deducted from ALL processed refunds.
Actuarial Science Fair:
- A full refund, less the $50 admin fee, will be issued for requests submitted on or before Friday, August 28th, 2026.
- Requests received Saturday, August 29th - Friday, September 11th, 2026 end-of-day will result in a 50% refund, less the $50 administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued for any requests received beyond Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 5pm.
No exceptions will be made for requests submitted outside of the above terms.
PLEASE NOTE: As we get closer to the fair, unpaid pending registrations may be canceled after August 28th to accommodate employers on the waitlist.
Check Payments
Booth locations are assigned on a first-paid, first-served basis. To secure the best available booth location, we strongly recommend paying by credit card at the time of registration.
If you prefer to pay by check, please follow the instructions below:
Checks Payable To:
UNL Career Services
Send Payment To:
UNL Career Services
ATTN: Ryan Patrick
1400 R Street, Room 225
Lincoln, NE 68588
Please provide a copy of your invoice with payment.
Shipping Booth Materials
If you are choosing to ship packages to UNL ahead of the fair, please schedule them to arrive no earlier than Monday, September 14, 2026.
Please send packages to our office in the Business Career Center:
UNL Actuarial Science Career Fair – *EMPLOYER NAME*
Attn: Business Career Center
730 N 14th St.
141 Howard L. Hawks Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0007
Preparing for the Day
- Promote your openings: Post your jobs on Handshake and link them to your fair registration so students can view them in advance. Need help? Here's how to post a job and how to link it to your registration.
- Prepare for the day: Expect a busy, energetic environment. Dress comfortably, stay hydrated, and review last year's fair statistics to help you prepare.
- Follow up easily: Capture student information easily using the Handshake QR code at your booth. Students who check in will have their information automatically sent to you after the fair. You can also download it later, here's how.
- Help students engage: Students appreciate meeting representatives at all levels but may be unsure how to start. Encourage your team to introduce themselves and initiate conversations.
- Stay in the loop: Add handshake@mail.joinhandshake.com as a safe sender in your email. Important event communications will be sent from this address as the fair approaches, and you won’t want to miss them!
Local Hotels & Accommodations
Since we are located right in Downtown Lincoln, you will be close to a variety of hotels, all within walking distance to campus. Head to the link below for a list of accommodations.
Inclement Weather Policy
Our Inclement Weather Policy is established to ensure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) during severe weather conditions. Inclement weather includes but is not limited to severe snowstorms, icy conditions, extreme cold temperatures, and other weather-related emergencies that may pose a threat to the safety of individuals on campus. University Career Services (UCS) will maintain regular operations as long as UNL remains open. In the event that UNL should close, all UCS operations will also be cancelled. Information regarding closures or delays will be communicated by email as early as possible, and prominently displayed on both the UNL and UCS official website homepages, unl.edu and careers.unl.edu. We will provide a full refund, less a $50 administration fee of any registration fees paid, or the option to apply full registration fees toward participation in a future career fair, in the event of a cancellation.
During the Fair
Unloading Zone
Starting at 2:45 PM, you may use the Employer Drop-off Zone on the west side of Howard L. Hawks Hall (College of Business), just south of Vine Street and 14th, to unload booth supplies ahead of the event. The drop-off zone will be available from 2:45–4 PM. Volunteers will meet your vehicle and assist with transporting your items to your booth. For an unloading zone and parking map, here.
Employer Parking
Employer Parking is located in the 17th and R Garage. It's about a 10-minute walk from the College of Business. Employers are encouraged to utilize the display drop-off option as noted in section above to avoid long commutes with your supplies. For an unloading zone and parking map click here.
- Enter the 17th & R Garage, take an entry ticket and leave it on your dash. Park in any unassigned stall.
- At the Employer Check-in Station (2nd floor of College Of Business Howard L Hawks Hall), receive your parking validation ticket. *Note: do not put the validation ticket next to any magnets or cell phones, and do not fold or place it in a pocket where the magnetic strip might be damaged.
- Upon leaving the garage, insert your entry ticket, followed by the validation ticket, when prompted to pay. When inserting the ticket, follow the directional arrows on the ticket. If you encounter difficulty, press the call for “Assistance” Button and not the “Lost Ticket” Button which assesses a $25 lost ticket fee.
Collect Student Information
We offer the option to utilize the Handshake In-person Booth Check-in system. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Receive Your Unique Handshake QR Code
- Each participating organization will receive a unique QR code for their booth. You do not need to print off your QR code ahead of time. We will have them for you at your table.
Step 2: Student Check-In
- When students approach your booth, invite them to scan your QR code to "check-in." It never hurts to double check that they've completed the process before they leave your booth.
Step 3: Post-Fair Benefits
- After the fair, students will receive a list of the employers they visited.
- Your designated representative for this fair will receive a list of the students who checked into your booth.
This streamlined process benefits both students and employers by providing valuable information about their fair connections. While not mandatory, we encourage you to utilize this new feature. If you have another way you prefer to capture student information, you are welcome to use it. We encourage students to print out their resumes to share with employers at the fair. If you cannot accept a paper resume or prefer not to, it is your responsibility to communicate that preference to our students.
Booth Placement Details
Booths are placed on a first-paid, first-served basis. The best way to get the best booth spot is to settle your invoice asap. If you believe you will have problems doing so, please contact Career Services to come up with a plan.
Career Fair Booth Maps: Will be posted by Sept. 4th
*Note booth locations are subject to change due to last-minute registration and event layout changes
If you are unable to locate your organization on the map, it might be temporarily hidden due to an unpaid invoice. Please review your registration to ensure payment has been remitted. Questions, please contact Career Services.
Wi-Fi Access
Career participants can access free Wi-Fi by selecting NU Guest and logging in with the following credentials:
Username:
Password:
Employer Lounge
For all career fair days, a dedicated space will be reserved exclusively for employers. This lounge will include refreshments and snacks and is intended as a place to take a break, attend to work needs, or enjoy a quiet moment (including space for phone calls). Located in the Business Career Center in Hawks Hall Room 141.
Photography
Photography is permitted at the career fair to capture positive moments, but attendees should be considerate of comfort levels, avoid actions increasing pressure on students during interactions with employers, and ensure open aisles for student movement due to the crowded space.
After the Fair
Display/Supply Post-Fair Pickup
If you plan to use the pick-up service, please pack up your supplies and complete the form provided. Volunteers will assist in moving your items to the pick-up zone immediately following the fair. Please note that pick-up service begins after the fair concludes at 6 PM. If you need to leave earlier, you will be responsible for dismantling and removing your display.
Post-Fair Shipping Instructions
If you have pre-arranged a package pickup for 6 PM on the day of the fair, you may leave your items at the Business Career Center (Hawks Hall, Room 141). Otherwise, we recommend taking your packages to the nearest shipping carrier location.
Please note: It is the employer’s responsibility to contact your shipping provider to schedule pickup of your materials. We’re happy to hold your packages and provide a convenient drop-off location, but shipping arrangements must be made directly by your team.
Day-After Interviews
If you’re interested in hosting interviews the day after the fair, please submit a request through your Handshake Account Homepage and include “Actuarial Science Fair” in the Interview Schedule Description field. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, and cannot be reserved until your request has been submitted and approved in Handshake.
Career Fair Feedback
We’d love to hear your thoughts after the fair! A post-event survey will be emailed to you. If you don’t receive it, please contact us at careerservices@unl.edu.