Each semester, The Department of Career Planning and Development hosts multiple in-person and online career events to help KSU students connect with potential employers. Check out our Important Dates below to assist you in making your recruiting plans! 

On-Campus Recruiting Periods: Spring: Late January - Mid April, Summer: Mid May - Late July, and Fall: Late August - Mid November.

Spring 2024 Important Dates

Please submit recruiting requests in Handshake as soon as possible. Request On-Campus dates between January 29 and April 18. Questions can be directed to Robin Knight (robin.knight@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-4337).

DATE EVENT
January 8  First Day of Classes (Academic Calendar)
January 10  Spring Virtual Best Practices for Employers (10 AM and 2 PM)
January 15  Holiday -- No Classes -- Offices Closed
January 25  Spring Education Job Fair 
February 15  Diamond Day (STEM Majors)
February 27, 28, & 29  Spring STEM Job, Co-op, & Internship Fair
March 11 - 15  Owl Job Shadow Week
March 11 - 17  Spring Break -- No Classes -- Offices Open
March 26 & 27  Spring Job and Internship Fair (All-Majors)
March 28 Public Service and Non-Profit Career Day
April 10  Spring Virtual Job & Internship Fair
April 30 - May 6  Final Exams
May 7 - 10  Spring Graduation/Commencement

 

Summer 2024 Important Dates

Please submit recruiting requests in Handshake as soon as possible. Request On-Campus dates between May 20 and July 18. Questions can be directed to Robin Knight (robin.knight@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-4337).

DATE EVENT
May 9 Recruiting Best Practices Virtual Workshop
(Register for either the 10 AM or 2 PM ET session)
May 13 First Day of Classes (View Academic Calendar)
May 27 Holiday Break -- NO CLASSES -- Offices Closed
June 19 Holiday Break -- NO CLASSES -- Offices Closed
July 4 Holiday Break -- NO CLASSES -- Offices Closed
July 24 Last Day of Classes
July 25-29 Final Exams
July 31 Recruiting Best Practices Virtual Workshop 
(Offered at 10 AM & 2 PM ET - Links Coming Soon!)