Information For Employers

Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2024

Monday, February 26, 2024
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Employers Register Here

The Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2024 will take place in-person on Monday, February 26, 2024, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Stamp Student Union. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship university and one of the nation’s preeminent public research institutions.

Employers can find additional information and REGISTER to attend the fair HERE on Handshake. Employers should be hiring for internships, part-time or full-time positions to attend the Spring Career & Internship Fair. All registrations are subject to approval.

  • Registration OPENS: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. 
  • Registration CLOSES: Monday, February 19, 2024 | 11:59 p.m.

We look forward to supporting your successful recruiting efforts at the University of Maryland - College Park!

Hosted by: University of Maryland Department of Computer Science 
Questions: cscareerfairs@umd.edu 
 

Fair Details

Join the Department of Computer Science for an exciting opportunity to connect with computer science undergraduate and graduate students looking for challenging and rewarding internships, co-ops, and full-time careers that will foster their technical capabilities. This bi-annual event welcomes innovative and exciting companies from across the U.S. including startups, government organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and tech giants.

Registration Information

Booths include one (1) 6’ table, two (2) chairs, wireless access, booth signage, parking, and a continental breakfast and catered lunch for four (4) representatives. Access to an electrical outlet is available for an additional fee (if requested on the registration form via *extra Item*). Companies are encouraged to bring any display, materials, swag, etc. that fits within these parameters.

Date:
Monday, February 26 | 11 am - 6 pm

Location:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union 3972 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742

Pricing:

  • Corporate/For-Profit: $900
  • Government/Non-profit: $750
  • Small Business/Start-Up: $400

Electricity: Electricity is not included. Access is available for an additional fee of $75.

Representatives: Please aim to solidify and send the information (Name & Email Address) of all attending representatives no later than Friday, February 9, 2024.

NOTE: If you do not arrive by 2:00 pm the day of the fair and have not contacted us via email at cscareerfairs@umd.edu to make alternative arrangements, we will consider your booth forfeited and reserve the right to assign it to another exhibitor.

Payment & Cancellation Deadline: The deadline to receive a full refund and not owe a balance is Friday, February 9, 2024. No refunds will be administered after this date. All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to the Department of Computer Science at cscareerfairs@umd.edu. Failure to cancel in writing by the cancellation deadline will leave your organization responsible for the registration fee, regardless of circumstances.

Fair Schedule

8:30 am - 10:30 am
Grand Ballroom Lounge

Employer Check-In

  • Check-In
  • Booth Set-Up
  • Coffee Service & Grab-and-Go Breakfast Refreshments

11:00 am
Grand Ballroom

 

Career Fair Commences 

Session I (Group A)
Entry Time: 11am-12pm. Check-in opens at 10:00 am and closes at 11:45 am.

  • Juniors & Seniors majoring and/or minoring in Computer Science and Immersive Media Design: Computing B.S. with an expected graduation dates between Spring 2024 and Fall 2025)

 

Session II (Group B)

Entry Time: 12pm-3pm. Check-In opens 11:00 am and closes at 2:45 pm.

  • Computer Science

    • Undergraduate Students (Majors + Minors)

    • Garduate Students (Master + PhD)

    • Immersive Media Design: Computing B.S.

    • Alumni (Computer Science only)

Please note: After Session II, the room will be cleared to ensure a smooth transition for Session III

12:30 pm - 3:30pm
Atrium
Lunch available for employers
3:00 pm 

Session III (Group C)
Entry Time: 3pm-6pm. Check-in opens at 2:00 pm and closes at 5:45 pm.

  • Computer Science

    • Undergraduate Students (Majors + Minors)

    • Garduate Students (Master + PhD)

    • Immersive Media Design: Computing B.S.

    • Alumni (Computer Science only)

  • Select Eligible Majors (specifically listed HERE) in:
    • iSchool
      • Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics, Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
      • Human-Computer Interaction (HCIM) (MS)
      • Information Risk, Privacy and Security, Graduate Certificate
      • Information Science (InfoSci) (B.S.)
      • Information Management, Master of Information Management (M.I.M.)
      • Social Data Science (Major)
    • Clark School of Engineering
      • Computer Engineering (Undergraduate Students)
      • Cybersecurity Engineering, Graduate Certificate, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), and Online
      • Cybersecurity Engineering, Graduate Certificate
      • Cybersecurity Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
      • Cybersecurity Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.),Online
      • Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
      • Robotics, Graduate Certificate
      • Robotics, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
      • Software Engineering, Graduate Certificate
      • Software Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
    • The Science Academy
      • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (MPS)
      • Data Science, Graduate Certificate
      • Data Science and Analytics, Masters of Professional Studies (MPS)
      • Machine Learning, Masters of Professional Studies (MPS)
      • Quantum Computing, Graduate Certificate
6:00 pm Career Fair Ends

Please noteEntry to the Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2024 will be limited to registered students from select majors and programs. However, students will not be restricted in terms of the length of time spent in the fair. All students may enter the fair on a first-come, first-serve basis within their group. Student entry may be delayed (or reduced) the day of the fair to comply with University Fire Safety regulations pertaining to room capacity, mandatory aisles, and fire exits. Exceptions to all regulations lay at the discretion of the University Fire Marshal.

  • Eligibility for the Fair: The Computer Science Career and Internship Fair is only open to Computer Science undergraduate and graduate students, Computer Science Alumni, and current students from the programs listed HERE. In order to ensure fairness and consistency regarding eligibility requirements, the Department of Computer Science is unable to grant exceptions for majors/programs not featured on this list.
  • Name Badges: Name badges pickup will not take place as a separate event. No badge will be issued in advance of the fair.

Shipping/Freight

Please fill out this form if you have materials you intend to ship for the Spring 2024 Computer Science Career and Internship Fair. Please DO NOT send freight to Stamp Student Union. Please aim to ship all items no later than Wednesday, February 21, 2024 -- close of business. Feel free to contact Mel. Coles, the Special Events Coordinator by phone (240-405-2760) or email (mcoles@umd.edu) if you have any questions or concerns.

Statement on Recruiting

Please review our policies and procedures (see here) carefully to help ensure the best possible experience while recruiting at the University of Maryland.  Specifically, see the Employer Recruiting Guidelines for the University of Maryland’s nondiscrimination policies in full, as well as a summary of other recruitment policies & procedures at UMD. These guidelines have been produced in accordance with the guiding principles set forth by NACE and their Principles for Ethical Professional Practice. All employers who participate in our recruiting programs will be expected to adhere to these policies. 

Questions?

Invoice or Billing Questions?

Please contact Michael Martucci (Coordinator of Business Services) at mmartucc@umd.edu

Career Fair or Shipping Questions?

Please contact Mel. Coles (Special Events Coordinator) at cscareerfairs@umd.edu