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.

Fall 2024 Important Dates


Please complete recruiting requests in Handshake as soon as possible. Request on-campus event dates between September 3 and November 21. Questions can be directed to Robin Knight (robin.knight@kennesaw.edu).

Date  Event 
August 12

First Day of Classes

September 2 Holiday-- NO CLASSES-- Offices Closed 
September 12 Accounting, Finance, & Fintech Job & Internship Fair 
September 24-26 STEM Job, Co-op & Internship Fair 
October 15-16 Fall Job & Internship Fair 
October 17 Government & Non-Profit Fair 
November 25- December 1

Holiday Break-- NO CLASSES 

November 28 & 29 

Holiday -- Offices Closed 

December 2 Last Day of Classes 
December 3-9  Final Exams 
December 10-13 Fall Commencement 

 

SPRING 2025

 Please submit reccruiting requests in Handshake as soon as possible. Request on-campus dates between between January 20 and April 24. Questions can be directed to Robin Knight

(robin.knight@kennesaw.edu)

Date  Event 
January 6 First Day of Classes 
January 15  Best Practices for Employers (virtual session) 
January 20  Holiday - NO CLASSES -- Offices closed 
January 28 Education Job Fair 
February 25,26, and 27

STEM Job, Co-op & Internship Fair 

March 10-16 Spring Break- NO CLASSES
March 25- 26 Spring Job & Internship Fair (All Majors) 
March 27 Government and Non-Profit Fair 
April 29-May 5 Final Exams 
May 6-9  Graduation/ Commencement