Attend the 2026 Fall Career Expo
Set yourself up to meet your future employer!
Leading employers on campus to meet you
Student resources
It’s never too early to make connections that matter, to get your foot in the door with an organization or to meet your future employer! That’s why you should join us at the Fall 2026 WashU Career Expo.
If you’re feeling a little unsure about attending, check out these resources and you’ll be ready with an individualized strategy for success!
Newcomers Nook
Join a career coach on-sight at the upcoming Career Expo to talk about how to approach the event along with tips, tricks and best practices for talking to employers. This is a great resource for first-year students or for students who have not yet attended a professional networking event.
Professional clothes closet
The WashU Professional Clothes Closet offers free business and professional attire to all current WashU students.
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- 10 a.m.-5p.m.
- Danforth University Center (DUC) 234
Open to all WashU students!
Don’t forget your WashU ID!
Prep sessions
A variety of prep sessions will be available for students in advance of the Expo. Check back soon for more information.
Prepare for the Career Expo
Career news
Today’s top reads
WashU career communities help students find their future
The Center for Career Engagement launched its career communities program three years ago, organizing communities around fields like art, design and media; health care and sciences; and technology, data and engineering.
The WashU edge
WashU graduates are making their mark in industries across the globe and employers consistently cite their strong academic preparation, problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in dynamic environments as reasons they seek out WashU talent.
WashU Career Expo brings together students and leading employers
The Career Expo brings hundreds of employers to WashU to meet directly with our students because employers want to hire WashU students and graduates; they stand out in the job market.
WashU career communities help students find their future
The Center for Career Engagement launched its career communities program three years ago, organizing communities around fields like art, design and media; health care and sciences; and technology, data and engineering.
From uncertainty to impact
Through mentorship, internships, and hands-on guidance, students like Mason Shaver and Asia Brantley turned uncertainty into opportunity with help through the Center for Career Engagement.
New career engagement, alumni center to honor late entrepreneur, WashU benefactor
Construction is underway on a new home for the Center for Career Engagement and an alumni welcome center. The building will serve as the front door to welcome Washington University in St. Louis alumni when they return to the Danforth Campus, and as a hub for students, alumni and employers to interact in various ways, including on-campus interviews, networking and recruiting events.
WashU named in top 10 list of private New Ivies by Forbes
Forbes Magazine recently added WashU to its list of top 10 private New Ivies, following a survey completed by executive-level professionals.
WashU Expert: Tips for Class of 2025 jobseekers
WashU career expert recommends spending 20% of your time on job searching, 80% on networking
Turning the tables: Employers make their pitch at WashU’s Reverse Career Fair
WashU’s Center for Career Engagement hosted the 2024 Career Expo which attracted 129 employers and more than 2,000 students in attendance.
A conversation with Career Engagement’s Norma Guerra Gaier
Norma Guerra Gaier, leader of the new Washington University in St. Louis Center for Career Engagement, has assembled a talented team of career coaches, strategists and employer engagement specialists.
Colleges refocus on career services as students seek return on degrees
Colleges refocus on career services as students seek return on degrees.
Gaier to lead new WashU Center for Career Engagement
The WashU Center for Career Engagement will deliver equitable services to all students and offer a one-stop shop for employers.
Career Development is one of the Division of Student Success’ five anchors that deliver a transformative student experience. Student Success empowers students to shape careers that reflect who they are and where they want to go.