Spring 2025 Career Fairs: Employer Details

Before the Fair:

Employer Registration  Cost of 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

General employer registration opens in Handshake on Monday, December 2 at 10 am.

Employer registrations close on Tuesday, February 11 at 5 pm or when registration reaches capacity. Please note that registration/participation/booth placement will not be approved until invoice has been paid in full. As we get closer to the fairs, unpaid pending registrations will be subject to cancellation to accommodate any employers on our waitlist. 

Cost of Registration

• $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)

Cancellation Details

Cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to Chance Radtke. A $50 administration fee will be deducted from ALL processed refunds.

• A full refund, less the $50 admin fee, will be issued for requests submitted on or before Sunday, Feb. 2nd, 2025.
• Requests received Monday, Feb. 3rd - Friday, Feb. 7th, 2025 by 4pm will result in a 50% refund, less the $50 administration fee.
• No refunds will be issued for any requests received beyond Friday, Feb. 7th, 2025 at 4pm.

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.

Inclement Weather Policy:
Our Inclement Weather Policy was 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.

Check Payments

All checks can be made payable to:

Checks Payable To:
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Send Payment To:
UNL Career Services
Attn: Chance Radtke
225 Nebraska Union
Lincoln, NE 68588-0451

Please provide a copy of your invoice with payment. 

To access our W-9 contact Chance Radtke.

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, February 10.

If you are shipping to East Campus for Day 1 (Feb. 18), 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. 19-21), send packages to:

UNL Career Fair - *Company Name*

Attn: Career Services

1400 R Street, Room 225

Lincoln, NE 68588

Prepare for the Day

1. Make sure your jobs are posted on Handshake and attached to your fair registration! Students will be able to see these before the fair. For more information on how to post, view our website.
   1. If you are having a hard time updating your career fair registration, here is a guide to help.
2. Connect with students via Handshake or LinkedIn to let them know you're coming and would love to meet with them. Be as intentional as possible as students are often turned off by what appears to be a mass message!
3. Mentally prep for a long day of standing and talking with the vast amount of students who come into our fair each day. The more engaging you are in pulling them into your table, the better conversations you'll have.
   1. We're lucky to have busy career fairs, which means the venue can get warm and loud. Please prepare accordingly, and take advantage of our Employer Lounge for a break when you need it.
4. Have a plan on how to capture student information. You can use the Career Services-provided Handshake QR code or bring your own system.
   1. We know not every employer wants printed resumes. We still encourage students to bring printed materials as each employer has unique contact preferences. Feel free to turn down the print version in favor of your own digital collection system.

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

Please plan to arrive no earlier than when the Unloading Zone and Employer Check-In open. Staff and volunteers will not be able to assist earlier than the listed times. 

• University Career & Internship Fairs on City and East Campus (2/18-21): Employer Check In and the Unloading Zone open at 10:15 am.
• Education Career Fair on City Campus (2/24): Employer Check In and the Unloading Zone open at 11:15 am.

East Campus Check-In Instructions (2/18):

If you will be attending the CASNR Employer Breakfast:

Starting at 7:15 am, please park in the 37^th and Fair Street parking lot.  You will be given a parking permit by the lot attendant when you arrive.  Only park where directed by parking staff. If you do not, parking citations will be the responsibility of the employer.  You can walk from the parking lot to the breakfast location in the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons.  If you have a lot of materials with you, we will have transportation available to drive you to Dinsdale and volunteers will take your materials to your booth in the Union.

If you will not be attending the CASNR Employer breakfast:

All employers attending Day 1 of the career fair on East Campus are asked to check-in at the Welcome Zone, even if you do not need to unload any materials.

Check in at the Welcome Zone on East Campus:

1. Pull up in front of Entomology Hall on the East Campus Loop (1700 E Campus Mall, Lincoln, NE 68503).

• The Unloading Zone is clearly marked with cones and volunteers in bright yellow vests.
• There may be a line of cars on our busier days, so please do not exit your vehicle or begin unloading until a volunteer has come to you.
• Due to safety concerns, volunteers will not cross the street to assist if you are in the opposite lane. Please circle around and pull into the Unloading Zone. 

2. Unload booth materials and passengers.

• Volunteers will help you unload any booth materials, and will take it to the fair venue. Your materials will be waiting for you by the time you return from parking.
• Passengers may also take your items up to the fair venue. Volunteers can assist and/or give directions.

3. Park your vehicle.

• Each booth registration includes free parking on East Campus for 2 representatives.  An additional 2 representatives (for a maximum of 4) will be allowed for an additional $30 per representative.  
• Directions to the designated lot(s) will be given via email to the registered attendees ahead of the fair and at the Welcome Zone. If you are not receiving these emails, please contact Stephanie Osterthun.
• A valid parking permit, which you will receive when you arrive, is required to park on campus. Failure to park in the correct lot as indicated in email communication and instructions given at the Welcome Zone will result in a parking citation that will be the responsibility of the employer. 

4. Walk to the Nebraska East Union (1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE 68503) and make your way to the fair venue.

• After entering, make your way via stairs or elevator to the second floor and find the Great Plains room. See the Nebraska East Union floorplan here.

City Campus Unloading & Check In Instructions (2/19-21, 24):

We offer an Unloading Zone to help make your fair day a little bit easier. Utilizing this service is optional. Please see both options for how to arrive at the fair below:

Using the Unloading Zone on City Campus:

1. Pull up in front of the Nebraska Union (1400 R St. Lincoln NE 68588) facing West on R St.

• The Unloading Zone is clearly marked with cones and volunteers in bright yellow vests.
• There may be a line of cars on our busier days, so please do not exit your vehicle or begin unloading until a volunteer has come to you.
• Due to safety concerns, volunteers will not cross the street to assist if you are in the opposite lane. Please circle around the block and pull into the Unloading Zone. 

2. Unload booth materials and passengers.

• Volunteers will help you unload any booth materials, and will take it to the fair venue. Your materials will be waiting for you by the time you return from parking.
• Passengers may also take your items up to the fair venue. Volunteers can assist and/or give directions.

3. Park your vehicle.

• All registered fair attendees receive free parking at any Park & Go garage in downtown Lincoln. You will receive a validation ticket at Employer Check In, which will be inserted as your payment method when you exit the garage.
• The closest parking garage is the Larson Building (1317 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508).
• The second closest parking garage option is Que Place (1111 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508). 

4. Walk to the Nebraska Union (1400 R St. Lincoln NE 68588) and make your way to the fair venue.

• Using the stairs that face R St. or the ramp on the West side of the building, enter the Union.
• Make your way to the second floor via stairs or elevators conveniently located inside. 
• Find Employer Check-In, located in front of the Centennial Room on the second floor. See the Union floorplan here.

Skip the Unloading Zone on City Campus:

1. Proceed directly to the parking garage to park your vehicle. 

2. Carry all your materials to the Nebraska Union (1400 R St. Lincoln NE 68588) and make your way to the fair venue.

• Using the stairs that face R St. or the ramp on the West side of the building, enter the Union.
• Make your way to the second floor via stairs or elevators conveniently located inside. 
• Find Employer Check-In, located in front of the Centennial Room on the second floor. 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 Chance Radtke 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

Maps will be available closer to the fair.

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 Chance Radtke.

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. 

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 (2/18-21):

• Name: 2025 Spring UCI Fairs
• Password: Huskers1!

Education (2/24):

• Name: 2025 Spring Edu Fair
• Password: Huskers1

Employer Lunch & Lounge

Employer Lunch:

Day 1 (Feb. 18, 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 19-21, City Campus):

Each participating representative will receive a lunch ticket to eat at one of our Nebraska Union vendors (Subway, Imperial Palace, Valentino’s, Steak & Shake, 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 snacks, water, 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. 18, East Campus): The Garden Room, located directly outside of the Career Fair space.

Days 2-4 (Feb 19-21, 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 would like to utilize the display pick-up service after the fair, there will be a slip provided in your employer packet for you to make that indication. Fair volunteers will help move your packaged items to the pick-up zone directly after the fair (same space as the unloading zone). This service will not start until after the fair concludes at 4 pm.

Shipping Booth Materials

Day 1 (Feb. 18, East Campus):

When the fair concludes, you'll take your packages to Room 331 in the Nebraska East Union (the floor above where the fair will be held). There will be stations for you to drop off your already-packed displays to be picked up at your scheduled time.  While we are happy to hold your packages for you and provide an easy pick-up spot, it is your responsibility to call your shipping provider and schedule a pick-up of your belongings.

Days 2-4 (Feb 19-21, City Campus):

Once the fair concludes, you'll take your packages 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. While we are happy to hold your packages for you and provide an easy pick-up spot, it is your responsibility to call your shipping provider and schedule a pick-up of your belongings. 

Attending the Next Fair Day

Attending the next day:

Career Fair staff at the Help Desk (next to the Employer Check-in Station) will have access to the following day's map to help you double check your next day booth location. If you are staying in your same booth location the next day, you will be able to leave your display up in whatever capacity works best for you. If your booth is moving, please pack up and move your belongings to your new booth. You will be able to set it up that night or just leave it to set up for the morning.

Attending Non-consecutive days:

If you are attending non-consecutive days of the career fairs, we are able to store your materials for you in the interim. 

• Day 1 (Feb. 18, East Campus): Please pack up your display and bring it to the Career Services info desk located near check-in.  Career Services Staff members will ensure your packages are marked and directed to the appropriate future career fair day location. 
• Days 2-4 (Feb 19-21, City Campus): Please pack up your display and drop it off with a staff member in the Career Services office, Room 225.

Post-Fair Interviews

Day-After Interviews on Day 1 (Feb 18, East Campus):

For East Campus interviews, please reach out to Stephanie Osterthun for more information

Day-After Interviews on Days 2-4 (Feb 19-21, City Campus):

For our City Campus fairs, please plan to host any interviews virtually or off-campus at times that work best for you and your candidates. Due to space constraints, we unfortunately will not be able to offer all employers access to day-after interview space following these fairs. Limited, on-campus space will be available for our Husker Circle Champion and Scarlet members only – first-come, first-served.

Career Fair Feedback

We would love for you to provide your feedback once the fair concludes. An evaluation will be sent out to all of those who checked-in for the career fair. If you do not receive an evaluation, please reach out to us at careerservices@unl.edu.