Fall Career Fairs

Our in-person and virtual fairs feature employers offering internships and full–time positions. Students from the colleges in the Pioneer Valley, including Smith College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Dartmouth College are invited to attend.

Fall Career Fairs

Smith College - (in-person) Fall Career Fair
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 3:30–6 p.m. EDT

Smith College - (virtual) Fall Career Fair 
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 2:30–5:30 p.m. EDT

Students

The fair is free for students; no registration is required.
Tips for a Successful Career Fair

Cost

For-profit organizations, $200; nonprofit and government, $75.

Graduate/Professional School Registration

We are accepting a limited number of graduate and professional schools. If you're interested in attending, please contact the Lazarus Center at recruiting@smith.edu.

Logistics & Directions

Employer Set-Up

You may arrive to set up anytime after 2 p.m. but preferably no later than 3 p.m.

Each registration package includes:

  • 2.5-inch x 6-foot table, chairs and tablecloth
  • Refreshments
  • WiFi: Connection instructions are provided on the day of the fair.
  • Standard marketing materials: Fair booklet inclusion, logo placement on our job and internship portal, booth signage and promotion through email marketing.

What to bring:

  • Business cards
  • Job and internship or program descriptions
  • Promotional materials
  • Products that feature your organizational branding are always welcome!

We expect to have approximately 300-400 students attend the fair.

Directions & Parking

Parking (Fall Fair)

Reserved parking will be available in the lot behind the ITT (127 West Street - Rt 66, Northampton, MA). Look for parking signs. No parking pass is needed on the day of the fair.

Shipping Packages

Please ship your materials no later than the Monday before the fair to:

Smith College
Lazarus Center for Career Development
ATTN:  Fall Career Fair
84 Elm St 
Northampton, MA 01063

Please do not ship directly to the ITT.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your registration one week before the fair to receive a full refund and not owe a fair registration balance. All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to Brenda Jameson.