Maximize Your Brand
Drive competitive talent to your organization: make student connections and build your recruiting pipeline through our signature industry events, competitions, job shadowing, and more!
Industry Events
Participate in and sponsor an industry event with networking opportunities and meaningful student connections. Some of our planned events this year include:
Night on Wall Street
Wednesday, October 15 & Wednesday, October 22, 2025
This selective industry networking event draws 100+ second-year students interested in financial services careers, presenting an opportunity to kick off early engagement for summer 2027 recruiting.
UChicago's Leadership Conference
Friday, February 6, 2026
Connect with 150+ students during this day-long, conference-style event focused on professionalism, best practices, and advancing tomorrow's leaders in the workplace.
Climate Frontiers - Climate & Energy Career Fair
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Join the University of Chicago’s Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth for a Climate & Energy Career Fair! To register, click here. To learn more about the career fair and the employers that attended the 2024 event, visit here.
Uncommon Hacks Computer Science Hackathon
Saturday, March 28-Sunday, March 29, 2026
Students will put their coding skills to the test in this hands-on, multi-day challenge. Judged by alumni in tech and industry professionals, teams will have the opportunity to showcase their work and compete for prize money.
STEM Career Fair
Thursday, January 15, 2026
This event invites students across all STEM majors to network with employers about internships, research opportunities, and full-time career opportunities. We are excited to host this event as a platform for employers to engage with the rising generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators! Learn more on this page.
Consulting Symposium
Friday, May 1, 2026
Engage with second and third-year students interested in management and economic consulting. Connect with students ahead of the 2027 recruiting season: shape students’ understanding of the industry through an Industry Insights Panel, facilitate a case simulation, and network with 200+ high-potential candidates interested in consulting.
Career Trek Site Visits
Meet students on your turf and showcase your organization through small group discussions and networking.
Host an immersive experience for a group of 15-25 students on-site for a one-to-two-hour visit. You can shape the visit based on your recruiting needs and opportunities. Common student engagements include an overview of the organization with key representatives, professional opportunities and career pathways, and a Q&A with networking.
The trek program positions you to:
Connect with a select pool of high-achieving students
Build your organization’s brand among UChicago students
Promote internship and full-time job opportunities
Share young professionals’ understanding of the industry and help them prepare
To learn more about the trek program and how you can get involved, please contact Erwin Paderanga at erwinp@uchicago.edu.
Competitions
Challenge students’ skills and creativity through competitions that foster innovation and collaborative solutions.
UChicago Trading Competition: Friday, April 10 - Saturday, April 11, 2026: Students from across the nation who share a passion for trading and quantitative finance come together for this competition, where they compete in teams in simulated trading. Sponsor this event for exclusive networking opportunities with students.
Sponsorship
Position your brand through a distinctive opportunity to make an impact and connect with students. To preview sponsorship opportunities and get involved, please contact Nadia Casperson at ncasperson@uchicago.edu.
Job Shadowing
The Job Shadowing Program provides undergraduates the opportunity to explore their career interests by shadowing employer hosts for 1-5 days virtually or in-person. The program offers great flexibility and structures the experience based on your schedule and preferences throughout the academic year or during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
This is a great chance for alumni and friends of the university to support students’ professional development by growing their professional network and exploring their professional interests. You might even find your next intern!
To participate in the program and learn more, please contact careeradvancement@uchicago.edu.
Career Panels & Industry Workshops
Build brand awareness by participating in an industry panel, facilitating a technical skills workshop, or providing mentorship to students. Our suite of pre-professional programs offer competitive industry preparation for students. Learn more and connect with us to facilitate an upcoming engagement!