University of Delaware Recruitment Plan - (AY2025-2026)

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1	University of Delaware Recruitment Plan 2025-2026
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3		Registration Date	Event/Program	Timeframe	Modality	Platform	Description	Link
4		2025-2026 Academic Calendar

5		Opened week of 6/2	Meet The Firms (Lerner)	Fall	In-Person	Handshake	Meet the Firms is designed to connect employers with undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors and degree programs who are seeking full-time positions and internships in financial services, analytics, accounting, and information systems. Students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to): Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Business Analytics & Information Management, Computer & Information Sciences (CIS), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Business & Engineering, University Studies, Undeclared, and more.	Lerner Meet the Firms
6		Opened week of 6/2	2025 Fall Career & Internship Fair	Fall	In-Person	Handshake	Connect with UD’s talented undergraduate and graduate students—as well as our accomplished alumni—to fill your job and internship openings, grow your network, and build meaningful relationships. This in-person event features two fair spaces: All Career Interests & Business Engineering, Science & Technology When registering, select the fair that best fits your needs. Your opportunities will still be promoted by major through Handshake, reaching all attending students. Both fairs are located just steps apart, giving you access to a wide range of candidates. Registration closes Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 5 p.m.	2025 Fall Career Fair
7		Opened week of 6/2	Biosciences Career Fair: Engineering, Technology & Pharmaceutical	Fall	In-Person	Handshake	This career fair will allow you to connect with UD students interested in careers, internships and research opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, life sciences and biomedical engineering! Network with students, discuss your recruitment needs, and engage with the Blue Hen Community to identify research and career interests.	Biosciences Career Fair
8		Internship Posting Deadlines: April 1 – for Summer internships (start by June 1) July 1 – for Fall internships (start by September 1) November 1 – for Winter (January 1) and Spring (February 1) internships	Graduate Internship Program	Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer	In-Person or Virtual	UD Lerner Business website	The Graduate Internship Program is an elite internship program where organizations hire top graduate student talent to work on real-world business projects. Companies such as AAA, Christiana Care, Siegfried, Sallie Mae, DuPont and Barclays have had talented interns work on short-term projects, research, reports and campaigns. The student receives a valuable learning experience, stipend and tuition scholarship and your company gets an essential member of the team.	Graduate Internship Program
9		End of August and End of January	Lerner Executive Mentoring Program	Fall and Spring	In-Person or Virtual	UD Lerner Business website	The Lerner Executive Mentoring Program matches Lerner students with executives whose professional backgrounds are complementary to the students’ career objectives. Mentorships have resulted in an increase in student confidence in entering the workforce, expansion of networks and overall professional growth. Students are matched 1:1 with mentors at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters (September and February timeframes).	Lerner Executive Mentoring
10		End of September until October (Winter Session); End of January until early April (Summer Session) - Host registration period	Job Shadow Program	Winter/Summer Sessions	In-Person or Virtual	UD Career Center Website	What to Expect: Students are matched with alumni or employers for a one-day in-person job shadow or a one-hour virtual informational interview. Experiences may include workplace tours, meetings with professionals, and observing daily activities. This is not a paid opportunity. Why Participate: Students can explore careers, gain firsthand insight from professionals, and connect their education to real-world paths.	If you have any further details or questions, please reach out to jobshadow@udel.edu Winter Job Shadow Host Registration
11		Anytime	Posting jobs/internships	Anytime	Virtual	Handshake	Handshake is the platform that UD students utilize to look for job/internship postings and also communicate with employers	How to post a job on Handshake
12		Anytime	Virtual/In- Person Interviews	Anytime	In-Person or Virtual	Handshake	If your company is looking to conduct interviews virtually or in-person, you can manage those schedules through Handshake. There is a selection during the on campus interview set up that allows you to choose virtual.	Scheduling virtual and in-person interviews in Handshake
13		Anytime	Emailing Students	Anytime	Virtual	Handshake	Employers in Handshake are able to access Job Matches, a resource that enables you to discover more candidates that are a match for posted jobs. If you'd like to invite candidates to apply, check the box to the left of the student name(s), then click Invite to Apply in the upper-right of the page. Limited to 100 messages per recruiting season.	Emailing students in Handshake
14		Anytime	Student Newsletter (Bi-weekly)	Fall/Spring	Virtual	Email	Please email the Career Center when you have a job/internship opportunity that needs extra attention. We can consider placing a "call out" box in our bi-weekly student newsletter for a max of 4-cycles.	Email: hireahen@udel.edu
15		Anytime	Parker Dewey	Anytime	In-Person	Email	If you want to expand your recruiting pool to access diverse talent with 21st century skills and the grit to succeed, Micro-Internships make it easy. If you want to improve the effectiveness of your hiring efforts and lower the costs (and risks) associated with onboarding, no problem. If you just need some immediate help on projects because you or your team is overloaded, we’ve got you covered.	Email: amyrees@udel.edu
16		Anytime	Career Access & Mobility (CAM)	Anytime	In-Person/Virtual	Email	An institutional initiative launched by the UD Career Center to elevate the long-term UD career outcomes of low-access, first-generation and limited-income undergraduate students through new and expanded career experiences, activities and education in collaboration with UD academic and administrative units, RSOs, employers and alumni groups.	Email: CAMIudcareercenter@udel.edu
17		November	Government & Non-Profit Career Fair	November	Virtual	Handshake	The virtual Government & Non-Profit Career Fair is an exciting collaborative event between George Washington University, New York University, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Delaware to meet over 300 students from all majors and academic backgrounds about non-profit and government organization career paths within their field of study.	Government and Non-Profit Career Fair
18		Anytime	Accelarate 2 Industry (A2i)	Anytime	Virtual and In-person		A2i is a workforce development program for STEM, humnanities, and social sciences graduate students and postdocs. A2i offers concierge recruitment services and customized recruitment efforts for our employer partners, and supplements traditional recruiting by connecting our sponsors with their desired applicant pool and strengthening their relationships with graduate programs at University of Delaware. Engagement opportunities include exclusive, customized company events, assistance with pipeline development, student-focused sponsorship opportunties, and premire digital exposure. Connect with our A2i team to learn more!	Email: Suprawee Tepsuporn, Senior Assistant Dean for Graduate Professional Development at suprawee@udel.edu
19		Anytime	Employer Presentation Interest Form	Anytime	Virtual and In-person		Interested in engaging with college students through classroom presentations? Help us create meaningful opportunities for our students by completing this form. Share your presentation preferences to tailor the engagement to match your expertise and interests. Please note that faculty have set academic schedules and the syllabus may not allow for a presentation in class without pre-semester planning.	Employer Presentation Interest Form
20		Opens in late December	Communications, Marketing, and Media Career Meetup	Spring	Virtual	Handshake	Join this FREE virtual recruitment and networking event where you will have an excellent opportunity to engage and connect with talented students and alumni seeking full-time, part-time, and seasonal career opportunities and career advice related to the following fields: advertising, branding, communications, graphic design media, public relations and media. Your participation in this event will not only enhance your company's visibility, but also provide a platform to connect with talent who can contribute to your company's growth and success. Sponsored by the UD Career Center, UD Chapter of PRSSA, Blue Hen Marketing Club, the Lerner Career Services Center and the Departments of Communications, Marketing, English and Art & Design. Top Attending Majors and Graduate Programs: Majors: Communication, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Operations Management, Strategic Communication, Business Analytics, Finance, Political Science, Psychology Graduate Programs: Creative Writing, teaching English as a second language, Journalism, Communication, Business and Public Administration	Communications, Marketing and Media Career Meetup
21		Opened week of 6/2	Fashion Career Meetup	Fall	Virtual	Zoom/Handshake	The UD Career Center is excited to host the FREE 2025 Fashion Career Meetup—a unique virtual event connecting employers with students and alumni exploring careers in fashion, apparel studies, retail, product innovation, and more. Engage through one-on-one and/or group sessions to maximize your impact. Employer registration closes October 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. Event Schedule: 4–5 p.m. – Alumni & Employer Panel (hosted by the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies) 5–6:30 p.m. – Virtual fair via Handshake Top Attending Majors: Apparel Design; Fashion and Apparel Studies; Fashion Design & Product Innovation; Fashion Merchandising; Communication and Marketing	Fashion Career Meetup
22		Opens late December	Spriing Career & Internship Fair	Spring	In-Person		Connect with UD’s talented undergraduate and graduate students, as well as our accomplished alumni, to fill your job and internship positions, expand your professional network, and create meaningful connections. This in-person event will feature two distinct spaces: - All Career Interests & Business Fair - Engineering, Science & Technology Fair When registering, you’ll select the fair location that best suits your recruitment needs. No worries, though—you’ll still be able to advertise your opportunities by major through Handshake to connect with all attending students. The two fair spaces are conveniently located just steps apart, enabling students to access both easily and ensuring you receive maximum exposure to a wide pool of candidates. We look forward to welcoming you to UD and supporting your hiring goals! To ensure students are fully prepared to meet you, we strongly encourage posting your available roles in Handshake in advance. New Addition: Due to increased student engagement at our events, employers are welcome to bring a third representative at no additional cost! This will help accommodate the demand and reduce wait times for students eager to connect with you.	Spring Career & Internship Fair
23		Opens late December	Physical Therapy Career Fair	Spring	In-Person		The UD Physical Therapy program is your source for high-caliber individuals with a strong foundation in interdisciplinary science. Our graduates are experts in translating this knowledge into impactful health practices, therapies, and interventions that bring immediate improvements to people's lives. Many of our students have earned accolades and scholarships for their outstanding achievements. Join us at the Physical Therapy Career Fair and seize the opportunity to interact with these award-winning students. Find the perfect match for your organization's needs among our talented graduates. Plus, don't forget, UD undergraduate students eager to gain volunteer and shadowing experience will also be in attendance. Unlock the potential of these exceptional candidates for your organization. Participate in our Career Fair and take the first step toward building valuable connections and partnerships. Schedule: 10:30–12:15 p.m.: Employer fair set-up and boxed lunch 12:15–1 p.m.: Open networking with second-year DPT students over professional and career readiness topics 1–2 p.m.: Career fair with second-year DPT students, UD PT Alumni and undergraduate students 2–3 p.m.: Career fair with first-year DPT, UD PT alumni and undergraduate students	Physical Therapy Career Fair
24		Anytime	UD's Dual Career Program	Fall/Spring	Virtual & In-Person		The University of Delaware's Dual Career Program is dedicated to supporting the spouses and partners of our full-time faculty and staff by helping them find meaningful employment within UD and the local community. By partnering with our program, employers gain access to a diverse pool of highly skilled and motivated candidates who bring unique talents and expertise to the table.	For more information, contact Krissy Hovick (khickman@udel.edu)
25		Anytime	Spectrum Scholars				Spectrum Scholars empowers autistic people and our communities — on campus and in the workplace — through collaboration, advocacy, research, education and service.	Want to get in touch? Email: spectrum-scholars-info@udel.edu or call 302-831-4640.
26			Blue Hens Work	Summer / Winter	remote		The University of Delaware’s BlueHensWork Micro-Internship Program helps students, particularly those from historically underserved backgrounds, gain career experience, expand their networks, and improve hiring outcomes. The program works specifically with government employers and funds unpaid, short-term internships through the Parker Dewey platform.	BlueHensWork contact: Tracey Mulveny (tmulveny@udel.edu)
27		4-6 weeks before interviews occur	Mock Interviews	Fall/Spring	Virtual	Teams	Help a Blue Hen prepare for future interviews by offering a mock interview for a hypothetical internship/early career role at your organization. Great chance to promote your organization among students!	An ongoing interest form for mock interview opportunities will be available soon. In the meantime, feel free to contact Sarah Palmer at sbpalmer@udel.edu
28			Employer Presentations	Fall/Spring	In-Person/Virtual		Interested in presenting in a college classroom? Help us create meaningful learning experiences for students by completing this brief form (approx. 10 minutes). Share your presentation interests so we can tailor the opportunity to align with your expertise. Please note: Faculty follow set academic schedules, so pre-semester planning is often needed. Submit your request at least 4–6 weeks before your desired date. We'll do our best to connect you with a relevant faculty partner or suggest alternative ways to engage with students.	Employer Presentation Interest Form
29			Parker Dewey	Winter/Summer	Virtual		Students and recent graduates from all majors can gain real-world experience through short-term, paid, and typically remote professional projects known as Micro-Internships. These opportunities let students showcase their skills, explore career paths, and work on their own schedule. Projects are hosted on the Parker Dewey platform, connecting you directly with organizations seeking your talents.	Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
30		Opened week of 5/12	Computer & Information Sciences Career Fair	Fall	In Person		This event focuses exclusively on positions for students with or working on a degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Student attendees will include Computer Science majors and minors looking for a position after graduation and internships during their study as well as graduate students in the field of Computer and Information Sciences.	Computer & Information Sciences Career Fair
31		Opened week of 6/2	Agriculture & Natural Resources Career & Internship Fair	Fall	In Person		Join us at the fair to interact with our talented undergraduate and graduate students in agriculture, natural resources, statistics and related fields.	Agriculture & Natural Resources Career and Internship Fair
32			Employer Advisory Committee	Fall/Spring	Virtual/In-Person		The UD Career Center’s Employer Advisory Committee provides insight and support on: Hiring trends, student preparation, and workplace equity Student recruitment and performance feedback Events like mock interviews, job shadowing, and class presentations Curriculum-connected initiatives such as case studies and project-based learning Member Expectations: Respond to emails or surveys (2–3 times per semester) Attend at least one Career Center event annually Share hiring outcomes and suggest new members Serve a 1–2 year term (includes onboarding and recognition)	Questions regarding the Committee? Email: hireahen@udel.edu
33			On-Campus Interviews (OCI)	Fall/Spring	In-Person	Handshake	Looking to connect with top Blue Hen talent? Streamline your hiring process through On-Campus Interviews (OCI) in Handshake. We'll reserve interview space, help you promote your roles, and coordinate schedules, making it easier than ever to meet qualified, career-ready students right where they are.	Questions? Email Danielle Nantais-Wenzel at recruitbluehens@udel.edu
34			University of Delaware’s Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity	Summer	In-Person		About the Symposium: The University of Delaware’s Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity is an annual event showcasing student-led research and innovation across a wide range of disciplines. The symposium features poster and oral presentations from over 500+ students who spent 10 weeks working alongside faculty mentors, graduate students, and industry partners. It offers a platform for students to present their findings in a professional setting and highlights the real-world impact of undergraduate research.	Questions? Contact Lauren Barsky at lbarsky@udel.edu
35		November	DENIN’s Pitch:90	Fall	In-Person		A fast-paced speaking competition in which student researchers describe their work in 90 seconds or less to a panel of judges and an enthusiastic audience. It’s designed to be an entertaining, rewarding way to give students of all majors a chance to develop their communication and presentation skills while showcasing their environmentally-related research.	Pitch:90 2025 Registration (for Judges)
36		December	EGGG 101 First-Year Engineering Design Showcase	Fall	In-Person		700 first-semester engineering students will build a tabletop game or puzzle incorporating 3D-printed, laser-cut, and electronic components. Students will be presenting their design prototypes at this showcase.	Evaluator Sign-up
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