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Information For Employers
Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Fall 2024
The Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Fall 2024 will take place on Monday, September 23, 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: Monday, June 10, 2024
- Registration CLOSES: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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 to 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.
Pricing:
- Corporate/For-Profit: $900
- Government/Non-profit: $750
- Small Business: $400
- Start-Up: $250 (Subject to approval. For the purpose of registration, we generally define start-ups as firms that are in the seed stage through early financing, and/or have been in existence for 5 years or less, and/or have less than eighty employees, and/or exhibit a "rapid growth" or "early-stage innovation" mindset.)
- UMD Campus Office/Department: $100
Electricity: Electricity is not included. Access is available for an additional fee of $50.
Booth Forfeit: 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.
Shipping/Freight & Representative Info: Advantage Conference & Expo will be coordinating freight shipping services to attending employers. The cut-off for ordering shipping service is Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Please contact Advantage at customerservice@advantageexpo.com) in the interim.
You may mail back any packages through the Terrapin Shipping/UPS Store, located on the ground floor of the Stamp Student Union. Feel free to contact Mel. Coles, the Special Events Coordinator by phone (301-405-2760) or email (mcoles@umd.edu) if you have any questions or concerns.
Fair Schedule
| 8:30 am - 10:30 am Grand Ballroom Lounge |
Employer Check-In, Set-Up, & Breakfast Refreshments
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11:00 am
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| 6:00 pm | Career Fair Ends |
Student Audience
Entry to the fair will be limited to registered students from the majors and programs listed below. However, students will not be restricted in terms of the length of time spent in the fair.
Computer Science
- Computer Science (Undergraduate + Graduate Students)
- Computer Science (Minors)
- Immersive Media Design: Computing B.S.
- Alumni
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)
- Computer Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- 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
- MS Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- MS Data Science
- MS Applied Machine Learning
- MS Quantum Computing
- GR Certificate Quantum Computing
- Quantum Computing, Graduate Certificate
Payment Instructions
Credit Card: Please use our secure credit card processing site for payment: https://sa-umd.nbsstore.net/career-center.
- Step 1: You will need the invoice number and information from the invoice to complete the payment process. You will need to reference your invoice to complete the required information (Event Name, Invoice Number, and Registration amount) for payment processing.
- Step 2: Fill in all required information for payment processing.
- Step 3: Once the credit card payment has been successfully processed you will be e-mailed a statement to that effect. A second email will be sent within the next ten business days reflecting your payment and providing you with a zero balance receipt. The payment will appear as a charge from our Division of Student Affairs on your credit card statement.
Check: To submit payment via check, please use the following:
University of Maryland, University Career Center
Attn: Michael Martucci
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
College Park, Maryland 20742
Payment & Cancellation Deadline: The deadline to receive a full refund and not owe a balance is Wednesday, September 18, 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.
Shipping/Freight
Download the shipping manual PDF
Advantage Conference & Expo will coordinate all freight shipping services for attending employers.
Please find below a summary of the Advantage Expo freight shipping material packet, which includes essential information for attending employers regarding shipping services for the fair. Be advised the University Career Center and the Department of Computer Science do not handle freight shipping for this event.
- Advantage Customer Service: customerservice@advantageexpo.com
- Cut-off Date for Ordering Shipping Service: Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Alternative Return Shipping
Terrapin Shipping/UPS Store: Located on the ground floor of the Stamp Student Union.
Please ensure to adhere to these guidelines and deadlines to ensure a smooth shipping process for the Advantage Expo. For any questions or additional support, contact Advantage at the provided customer service email.
Additional Resources:
Questions?
Invoice or Billing Questions?
Please contact Michael Martucci (Business Services Coordinator, UCC) at 301.314.7238 or mmartucc@umd.edu
Career Fair or Shipping Questions?
Please contact Mel. Coles (Special Events Coordinator) at cscareerfairs@umd.edu
Statement on Recruiting
Final Logistics
Thank you again for registering to attend the University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Fall 2024. The event will be held in the Stamp Student Union on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We look forward to your participation!
Please read through the following information and share it with all participating attendees, as it contains important reminders regarding the upcoming fair.:
- Shipping Fair Materials
- Event Schedule
- Location, Parking, and Directions
- Payment & Cancellations
- COVID-19 Information
- On-Campus Interviews, Sponsorships Opportunities, & Contact Information
Shipping Fair Materials
Advantage Conference & Expo will coordinate all freight shipping services for attending employers.
Please find below a summary of the Advantage Expo freight shipping material packet, which includes essential informatio
n for attending employers regarding shipping services for the fair. Be advised the University Career Center and the Department of Computer Science do not handle freight shipping for this event.
- Advantage Customer Service: customerservice@advantageexpo.com
Event Schedule
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Check-In, Set-Up, & Breakfast Refreshments (Location: Atrium)
- Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Coffee Service: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Lunch Service: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- 11:00 a.m. - Fair Commences (Location: Grand Ballroom)
- Session I: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
For: Computer Science & IMD (B.S.) undergraduate juniors and seniors
- Session II: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For: Computer Science undergraduate students (majors and minors), graduate students (Master's and PhD), IMD: Computing B.S., and Computer Science alumni
- Session III: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Open to all Computer Science students and alumni, as well as students from the Clark School of Engineering, the Science Academy, and the College of Information Studies
- Session I: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 11:30 a.m. - Lunch (Location: Atrium)
- 6:00 p.m. - Fair Ends (Location: Grand Ballroom)
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Breakdown & Load-Out
BOOTH SPACE & FAIR MATERIALS
Each booth includes a 6 x 8 space with a 6ft table, 2 chairs, wireless access, booth signage, and a black tablecloth. Each booth accommodates up to 4 representatives (8 for double booths). Please bring promotional materials to distribute.
WIFI
- Username: csfair
- Password: lyoclalafotu
Guest Wi-Fi Instructions:
- Connect your device to the "UMD-Guest" network
- Open a web browser
- If the browser doesn't automatically direct you to the login screen then go to the umd.edu website, this will cause the login screen to appear.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page click on the Red " Already have an account? CLICK HERE" button
- Type in the username and password for the current date and click login. Remember that all usernames and passwords are in lowercase type.
NOTE: If you receive the "Success" pop-up but don't have internet access try to turn your wifi off and then back on.
Location, Parking, and Directions
EVENT LOCATION
University of Maryland, College Park
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
3972 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Directions
You may drop off your materials at the Union Lane entrance to the Stamp Student Union (across the street) before proceeding to the parking location. Volunteers will be on-site to assist you.
PARKING
Please plan ahead and be patient regarding travel on campus, given the ongoing Purple Line construction and heavy student foot traffic during the morning hours. Navigating campus during this time will take a significant amount of time.
Parking is limited, and carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Union Lane Parking Garage (across from the event site)
4170 Union Lane
College Park, MD 20742
Directions
A parking attendant will be on-site to verify your organization and provide you with a PAID parking permit to validate your parking. Once Union Lane Garage is filled, you will be directed to Regents Drive Garage as a secondary location.
Regents Drive Garage
8056 Regents Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Directions
If the garage reaches capacity, parking attendants will redirect you to an alternate location. Employers are welcome to arrive as early as 9:00 a.m. to set up before the start of the event. Those bringing materials may stop at the side door of Stamp to drop off materials with assistance from student volunteers.
If you do not receive a permit from a parking attendant, you are in the wrong lot and may receive a parking citation. The Department of Computer Science does not reimburse for parking violations.
DIRECTIONS
Given extensive campus construction, it is encouraged that guests enter the UMD Campus via Baltimore Ave (US Rt. 1) and follow Campus Drive to the Stamp Student Union for drop-off.
Payment & Cancellations
- PAYMENTS: Full payment is requested upon receipt. You can locate the invoice link in the Handshake system email that approved your registration. All outstanding payments are due immediately.
- CANCELLATIONS: The deadline to receive a full refund has past.No refunds will be administered at this time.
COVID-19 Information
Please review the UMD health guidelines found here. Representatives are encouraged to wear KN95 masks, with a limited supply available at check-in. If you must cancel due to COVID-19, please notify us immediately.
On-Campus Interviews, Sponsorship Opportunies & Contact Information
ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
For on-campus interviews, please contact the University Career Center at ucc-recruiting@umd.edu if you haven’t received details.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For more information on sponsoring events and collaborations, please contact Maria D. Johnson at mjohns40@umd.edu.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
- Navigating campus: University Career Center, 301-314-7225
- Fair logistics: Mel. Coles, mcoles@umd.edu, 240-319-9173
- Payments & Invoices: Michael Martucci, mmartucc@umd.edu, 301-314-7238
