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Meet exceptional students & alumni at our in-person Job and Internship Fairs, which are widely regarded as the most affordable and well-organized recruiting events in the D.C. area. 

AU's Fall Job & Internship Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET at the AU campus.

Generate buzz about your organization and further build your brand, by hosting virtual or in-person events. Pitch your organization and opportunities to eager candidates. 

Employer Pop-Ups: Set up a table in our active student center from 11-2pm T/Th during the semester to showcase your brand to students & alumni. 

Coffee Chats: Host pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments in-person or virtually, with interested students & alumni, chats are generally 20 minutes and are a great first step in getting to know candidates and provide industry based advice.

Site Visits: Host AU students at your place of business to share valuable insights and showcase opportunities.

Information Sessions: These virtual, in-person or simulcasted info sessions run 30-minutes to 1 hour, with a presentation and Q&A format. Share current events and projects with students and pique their interest in applying to jobs and internships.


Custom Programming: We are eager to work with you, tailoring our expertise to make your ideas a reality.

Connect with students and alumni on-campus to share your employment opportunities and build your talent pipeline. Networking receptions and industry fairs vary each semester. 

Upcoming:

• Advocacy, Policy & Legislation Networking Reception
  Monday, March 2, 2026 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | American University Campus

Is your organization hosting a virtual or in-person open house, professional development opportunity, webinar series, panel or other virtual event? Let us know! Post all recruitment opportunities in Handshake and invite AU! The AU Employer Relations Team will promote to the appropriate audience.