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.

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 
(Register for either the 10 AM or 2 PM ET session)

Fall 2024 Important Dates

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