UMD Hosts Spring 2026 Career and Internship Fair in College Park

Who this affects: University of Maryland students, recent graduates and College Park employers participating in on-site recruiting.

Hundreds of students walking through The Hotel at UMD in College Park are taking part in the Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair, which runs Feb 24–26 and brings employers and recruiters onto campus for in-person recruiting, networking and on-site interviews. The three-day schedule has kept employer booths and interview rooms active through today, Feb 26, creating immediate hiring opportunities for students seeking internships and entry-level positions before summer.

Employers and university recruiters set up in the hotel conference spaces adjoining the campus, conducting back-to-back interviews and information sessions intended to move candidates quickly from conversation to next steps. The in-person format allowed students to leave résumés and meet hiring managers face-to-face, rather than relying solely on virtual applications, which shaped how College Park jobseekers and campus employers approached hiring this spring.

The fair’s presence at The Hotel at UMD concentrated recruiting activity in the heart of campus, affecting transportation and scheduling for attendees coming from across Prince George’s County. Students commuting from Hyattsville, Riverdale Park and College Park neighborhoods used Metrobus and campus shuttles to reach the hotel, while on-site interviews during business hours required participants to coordinate class schedules and employer appointments.

Public health and access considerations accompanied the return to an in-person model. Bringing recruiters, employers and students into shared conference rooms increased the need for attendees to consider health precautions during seasonal respiratory illness periods, and required the university and employers to manage room capacities and timing so interviews could proceed without long waits or overcrowding.

For many students, the fair provided a concrete next step: on-site interviews scheduled for later this week and follow-up contacts exchanged at employer tables. University of Maryland career services staff present at The Hotel at UMD encouraged attendees to track interview outcomes and submit any outstanding application materials through employer portals after meeting in person.

As the fair concludes today, employers and student participants will shift to follow-up interviews and offer decisions in the coming weeks. The concentrated recruiting at The Hotel at UMD over Feb 24–26 has created immediate hiring momentum for College Park residents linked to UMD, and it will shape internship and job placements across Prince George’s County this spring.