Before the Fair

We recommend that shipments arrive no earlier than September 28, 2026, and no later than October 2, 2026, to ensure they can be delivered to your table on time. Please use the address below for shipping and notify the Co-op Office at CEPScoop@uakron.edu if you have items being delivered. It is advised to track your packages to ensure their arrival.

Shipping Address:
The University of Akron
Dept. of Student Life - Room 130
Attn: Claire Fuller
Engineering Career Fair
185 E. Mill Street
Akron, OH 44325-4601

Reminder: If you plan to schedule return shipping, you must obtain pre-paid return shipping labels from UPS and provide to your recruiter to bring to the fair.

After the Fair

PRE-SCHEDULING RETURN SHIPMENTS FROM UA (Available through UPS Only)

UPS is available to schedule return shipments to The University of Akron. (UA does not have an arrangement with FedEx Ground, FedEx Express, or other carriers for these events. If you plan to use FedEx, you may do so by visiting their location at 322 E. Exchange Street; Akron, OH)

Obtain pre-paid return shipping labels from UPS and provide to your recruiter to bring to the fair.

Return pick-up address (UPS ONLY):
The University of Akron
DocuZip
Student Union 2nd floor
303 Carroll St
Akron, OH 44325-4601

Drop off your pre-scheduled and labeled return shipping materials following the career fair to DocuZip, located on the second floor of the Student Union. Please note that shipments will be picked up by UPS by noon the following day.

*Note: The University of Akron is not responsible for lost, missing, stolen or damaged vendor career fair materials or personal property. Vendor’s property is solely their responsibility.

Unloading & Loading Area:

• Prior to parking your vehicle, you may drop off your items and supplies at the roundabout loop outside the Student Union at 303 Carroll St., Akron, OH 44325 (location B on the map).
• You may not leave your vehicle unattended at any time, and UA is not responsible for any items lost or damaged.
• Unloading is permitted between 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM with our volunteers and staff members assisting in bringing materials to the 3rd floor ballroom.
• After unloading your items, you may proceed to park your car.

Employers are requested to park in Lot 36 – South Campus Parking Deck (Address: 261 E Exchange St, Akron, OH, 44304) for the Career Fair. (This is indicated by location 2 on the map).

We have reserved this lot for your convenience, and you will not need to scan a QR code or use the Park Mobile app.

Your license plate must face the aisle so that parking attendants may scan the plate.

Parking is NOT permitted at PNC Bank (153 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44304).

• 8:00 AM: Employers are welcome to arrive to begin setting up their booths.
• 8:00 AM: Employer Registration opens! Check in on the 1st floor of the Student Union, outside the roundabout entrance. Each representative must check-in. Please have your booth set up by 9:45 AM.
• 10 AM – 2 PM: Career Fair
• 2 PM: Clean up and departure

Additional Information:

• Welcome Packet: A Welcome Packet with Career Fair instructions and information as well as your representative name tags will be placed on your table prior to arrival on the morning of the event.
• Hospitality Room: The Hospitality Room (Room 308) will open at 8 AM with a continental breakfast offered until 10 AM.
• Lunch: A dining card will be provided to all representatives at check-in to purchase lunch along with a list of participating locations. A sign will be provided to let students know you are away from your table for a short time.
• Internet Access: Complimentary internet access will be available during the Fair.

If at any point in time you or a member of your team has questions, please visit the registration table outside the Ballroom.

In the event of inclement weather or other significant events on the day of the fair, please check for news on www.uakron.edu or call UA’s information phone line at 330.972.SNOW (330.972.7669).

For the following scenarios, the career fair will CONTINUE AS PLANNED:

• If classes are cancelled but the University is OPEN, the career fair will CONTINUE as planned.
• If classes or the University have a late start, the career fair will CONTINUE as planned.

In the unlikely event of a campus closure on the day of the Career Fair, a refund will be issued.

We have a limited number of rooms reserved for interviewing for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Thursday, October 8, 2026, and Friday, October 9, 2026, in the Auburn Science and Engineering Center. Preference will be given to companies traveling outside of Northeast Ohio to attend the Fair. We also have spaces available for reservation at any time after the Fair for those who need additional interview dates.

If you need to cancel your interview reservation, we ask that you do so at least 24-hours in advance.