Dillon Dunn, alum, shaking hands with student at career fairWe annually welcome 100+ firms from across the country to our Career Day. In recent years, more than 200 students from all disciplines in the College of Architecture and Design annually attend the event.

Save the Date

Join us for the 2026 Career Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 6, in UT's Student Union.

Information for Employers

Package Tiers

STANDARD TABLE // $500  This package includes an 6′ conference table with 2 chairs in either the ballroom or adjacent space across lobby. There will be clusters of high-top tables and stools scattered throughout the ballroom which may be used on a first-come-first-served basis for interview purposes. Also included is wifi, access to power, coffee/light fare throughout the day and lunch for representatives. 

PREMIUM TABLE // $600  This package includes an 6′ conference table with 2 chairs in the ballroom as well as an adjacent, dedicated high-top table and two stools for interviews. Also included is wifi, access to power, coffee/light fare throughout the day and lunch for representatives. 

ULTIMATE TABLE // $700  This package includes a generously-sized area along the window wall. Includes an 6′ conference table with 2 chairs as well as an adjacent, dedicated high-top table and two stools for interviews. Also included is wifi, access to power, coffee/light fare throughout the day and lunch for representatives. 

All profits from Career Day supports College of Architecture and Design students and student organizations.

Registration

The university uses Handshake, a university student-employer recruiting platform, for registration of this event. If you participated in the past, please log in with the email address that was associated with your profile.  The system will prompt you to verify the account and update your personal and employer profiles. If you are new this year, after clicking on the registration link, set up a brief employer profile before proceeding to the event form. You can find our event under the “FAIRS” menu item on the left and select ‘University of Tennessee, Knoxville’ as your university of choice.  After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail.

Student Resumes and Portfolios

Two weeks prior to the event, registered firms will receive resumes and portfolios of UT students.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding Career Day, email Julie Beckman, director of student development.

If you have questions regarding Handshake, email UT’s Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration.