Spring University Career + Internship Fair: Employer Details

Before the Fair:

Employer Registration  Cancellation Details  Check Payments 

 Inclement Weather Policy  Shipping Booth Materials  Prepare for the Day  Local Accommodations

During the Fair:

  Welcome, Unloading & Parking  Booth Placement  Collect Student Information 

 Wi-Fi Access  Employer Lunch & Lounge  Photography Policy

After the Fair:

 Post-Fair Pick-Up  Shipping Booth Materials  Attending the Next Fair Day  Post-Fair Interviews  Career Fair Feedback

Before the Fair

Employer Registration

University Career + Internship Fairs:

• General employer registration opens in Handshake on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00 am.
• Employer registrations close on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm or when registration reaches capacity.

Registration will not be approved until payment has been received in full. As we get closer to the fairs, unpaid pending registrations may be canceled to make room for employers on the waitlist.

Cost of Registration

University Career + Internship Fairs:

• $575 - Corporate Booth Registration per day (fee includes booth space, parking, and lunch for up to 2 representatives)
• $275 - Government/Nonprofit/UNL Entity Booth Registration per day (fee includes booth space, parking, and lunch for up to 2 representatives)
• $50 - Electricity to booth space per day (limited availability)
• $30 - Additional representative (each booth may include up to 2 additional representatives)

PLEASE NOTE: Booth placement is determined on a first-paid, first-served basis, so the sooner your invoice is settled, the better your spot will be! 

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.

University Career + Internship Fair:

• A full refund, less the $50 admin fee, will be issued for requests submitted on or before Monday, January 19, 2026.
• Requests received Tuesday, January 20 - Sunday, January 25, 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 Sunday, January 25, 2026 end-of-day.

No exceptions will be made for requests submitted outside of the above terms.

PLEASE NOTE: As we get closer to the fairs, UNPAID registrations will be subject to adjustment and/or cancellation to accommodate waitlisted employers.

Check Payments

All checks can be made payable to:

Checks Payable To:
UNL Career Services

Send Payment To:

Big Red Business Center
ATTN: Britany Porter
501 Building, Room 123
Lincoln, NE 68588-0208

Please provide a copy of your invoice with payment. 

Access our W-9 Form 

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.

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, January 19, 2026.

If you are shipping to East Campus for Day 1 (February 5), send packages to:

UNL Career Fair – *Company Name*

ATTN:  Stephanie Osterthun

Nebraska East Union, Room 331

1705 Arbor Drive

Lincoln, NE  68503

If you are shipping to City Campus for Days 2-4 (Feb. 9 - 12), send packages to:

UNL Career Fair - *Company Name*

Attn: Career Services

1400 R Street, Room 225

Lincoln, NE 68588

Prepare for the Day

1. 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.
2. Connect with students: Reach out on Handshake or LinkedIn to let them know you’ll be attending and would love to meet them. Be intentional, students can spot a mass message!
3. Prepare for the day: Expect a busy, energetic environment. Dress comfortably, stay hydrated, and review last year's fair statistics to help you prepare.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Local Accommodations

During the Fair

Welcome, Unloading & Parking

PLEAST NOTE: Staff-assisted unloading may not be available for our spring fairs. Notification will be provided if this service is canceled, so please plan accordingly. 

EAST Campus Unloading & Check-In Instructions (2/5):

Starting at 10:15 am, employers with multiple participating reps can pull up in front of the Nebraska East Union (1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE 68503) to unload any passengers and booth materials. Parking permits are valid for the 37^th and Fair Street parking lot.  You will need to register your vehicle's license plate before you arrive with UNL Parking Services.  Use code: SCF26. If your vehicle is not registered or you park in a different lot may result in parking citations and will be the employer’s responsibility.

After parking, walk to the Nebraska East Union and make your way to the Great Plains room on the second floor. See the Nebraska East Union floorplan here.

CITY Campus Unloading & Check-In Instructions (2/9 - 2/12):

Starting at 10:15 am, employers with multiple participating reps can pull up in front of the Nebraska Union (1400 R St. Lincoln NE 68588) to unload any passengers and booth materials. The Larson Building Parking Garage (1317 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508) is the closest parking option. If it’s full, any Park & Go garage will be validated. Parking validations will be provided upon check in. 

Using the stairs facing R St. or the ramp on the west side of the building, enter the Union and proceed to the Centennial Room on the second floor (stairs and elevators are located inside). See the Union floorplan here.

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: 

*Note booth locations are subject to change due to last-minute registration and event layout changes

Day 1 Map Day 2 Map Day 3 Map Day 4 Map Day 5 Map

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.

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 it ahead of time, we’ll have it ready 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 get a list of the employers they visited, and your fair registrar will receive a list of the students who checked in, along with their contact information. You can also download it later, here's how. This process makes it easy for both students and employers to stay connected. Participation isn’t required, but we encourage you to give it a try.

We also encourage students to bring printed resumes. If you can’t accept paper copies or prefer not to, please communicate that preference clearly to students.

Wi-Fi Access

Career participants can access free Wi-Fi by selecting NU Guest and logging in with the following credentials:

University Career + Internship Fairs:

• Name: 
• Password: 

Employer Lunch & Lounge

Employer Lunch:

Day 1 (Feb. 5, East Campus):
Each participating representative will receive a lunch ticket for the East Campus Dining Center, located on the bottom floor of the East Union. Due to space limitations, career fair employers will be asked to use to-go containers to put their selections in. Then, employers will take their selections up to the Prairie Suite on the 3rd floor (space specifically reserved for career fair employers). Eating utensils and napkins will be located in the Prairie Suite.

Days 2-4 (Feb. 9 - 12, City Campus):

Each participating representative will receive a lunch ticket to eat at one of our Nebraska Union vendors (Husker Heroes, Imperial Palace, Valentino’s, and Chick-fil-A). If you choose not to eat in the Union, downtown restaurants are within walking distance. Lunch tickets are not valid at off-campus restaurants or Starbucks in the Union.

Employer Lounge:

For all career fair days, we will have space reserved that is solely for employers. This space will include refreshments and tables for you to take a break and take care of whatever you may need, even if that's just personal time for yourself or a quiet space to take a phone call!

Day 1 (Feb. 5, East Campus): The Garden Room, located directly outside of the Career Fair space.

Days 2-5 (Feb. 9 - 12, City Campus): Chimney Rock, exit the Ballroom and take a left down the hall.

Photography Policy

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

Post-Fair Pick-Up

If you are needing assistance with bringing your items downstairs to the loading zone, please pack up your items, fill out the label provided on your table and place it on your items. This will alert staff to bring your items to the loading zone, same location as the unloading zone in the morning. 

Shipping Booth Materials

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 1 (Feb 5, East Campus):

After the fair, take your packed materials to Room 331 in the Nebraska East Union (one floor above the event). There will be stations for you to drop off your already-packed displays to be picked up at your scheduled time.

Days 2-5 (Feb 9-12, City Campus):

After the fair, take your packed materials to the Career Services Office (Nebraska Union, Room 225). There we will have stations for you to drop off your already-packed displays to be picked up at your scheduled time.

Attending the Next Fair Day

Attending the next day:

Career Fair staff at the Help Desk (next to Employer Check-In) can help you confirm your booth location for the following day. If you’re in the same spot, you’re welcome to leave your display up. If your booth is moving, please pack up and relocate your materials — you can set up that evening or the next morning.

Attending Non-consecutive days:

We can store your materials between fair days.

• Day 1 (Feb. 5, East Campus): Bring packed displays to the Career Services Info Desk near check-in. Staff will label and route them to your next fair day.
• Days 2-5 (Feb. 9 - 12, City Campus): Drop off packed displays in the Career Services Office, Room 225.

Post-Fair Interviews

Day-After Interviews on Day 1 (Feb. 5, East Campus):

Please contact Stephanie Osterthun for details about East Campus interview options.

Day-After Interviews on Days 2-5 (Feb. 9 - 12, City Campus):

Due to limited space, we unfortunately cannot offer all employers access to day-after interview space following these fairs. We encourage you to host interviews virtually or off-campus at times that work best for you and your candidates. If you are interested in on-campus space, please contact Career Services, as availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.