Connect with Penn State Abington Students

Save the date! The Fall 2025 Internship & Career Fair is now scheduled for October 22, 2025. More details to come. 

Make real connections and introduce our students to your opportunities.

Fall 2023 Career Fair Employer and Student
Fall Internship & Career Fair
Penn State Abington Campus
 
Our signature event is highly rated among employers, with over 96% saying they plan to return for our next career fair.  Recruit for internships and degree-seeking full-time positions. 
 
Employer registration is not yet open.  If you have questions about attending our event, please reach out to [email protected].

 

Why hire at Penn State Abington?

We offer a diverse student body that reflects the vibrancy of Philadelphia and its surrounding area. Abington is Penn State’s most diverse campus. Located just 5 miles north of the city, Penn State Abington is a unique crossroads of race, ethnicity, gender, class and generations.

  • Over 50 percent of our students identify as minorities
  • More than 40 percent are the first generation in their families to pursue a bachelor's degree
  • Many in-demand majors complete all four years at our campus - IT, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Human Services - see our full list here.

Want to learn more?  Visit our Points of Distinction.

Information for Career Fair Representatives

Parking and Arrival

  • Arrival and setup on October 22:  9:30am to 10:30am (please do not arrive before 9:30am)
  • Please carpool if at all possible.  Parking is very limited on our campus.  Free parking will be provided for employers in Lot H next to the Athletics Building.
  • Use this Google Maps link -OR- this Apple Maps link for directions to Lot H.
  • Your parking pass/map was sent in your confirmation and reminder emails.  Show this to our security officer on your phone as you arrive to Lot H.  (If you do not have your parking pass, you can show your employer ID or a business card.)
  • A golf cart will circulate throughout Lot H to deliver your materials to the gym.  Golf cart drivers can give your boxes and bags a ride, but they are not allowed to transport employers.
  • Enter the Athletics Building at the doors by the tennis courts.

Pay Your Registration Invoice

Payment is due October 15. See our Fees and Sponsorship page for instructions.
 

Post Your Positions

Use your job posts in our JobBox and in Nittany Lion Careers to generate interest and drive student traffic to you at the event.
 
Lunch
 
Complimentary lunch will be provided for representatives 12:00pm to 1:45pm on the mezzanine.


Closed Event

Our event is open to all Penn State students and alumni from all Penn State campuses.  Please do not ask non-Penn State candidates to meet you at our fair.  They will not be admitted.
 

Address for Shipping Materials 

If you would like to ship your supplies to the event, please address to:
 
Career & Professional Development
Penn State University - Abington
210 Lares Building
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-881-7967
 
Please send your materials to arrive no later than Thursday, October 16, 2024.  We will set your materials on your table for your arrival.
 
After the event, please bring the materials, packaged and labeled for return shipping, to the Employer Check-in table.

 

Reach out to [email protected] with questions.

Other employer engagement events coming this fall -

Ice Cream Social: a Student, Alumni, & Employer Meetup   

Employer speaking with students at Ice Cream Social Diversity Meetup
September 29, 2025
3pm to 5pm
Penn State Abington Campus
 

Our popular networking event is co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and features famous Berkey Creamery Ice Cream!
* Learn about Penn State Abington diversity and give students a first look at your opportunities
* Introduce students to your ERGs/Affinity groups
* Help our students gain confidence in speaking with employers before the Internship & Career Fair in October
* Meet students in a casual, fun environment

Space is very limited. Priority will be given to diversity-minded organizations that are also registered for our Internship & Career Fair on October 22nd (see event info above).

2025 Part-Time Employment Fair 

Local employer speaks with students at 2022 Part-Time Employment Fair at Penn State Abington
Wednesday, August 27, 2024
11:00am to 1:00pm
Penn State Abington Campus
Registration for employers will open in mid-summer
 

Held at the same time as our annual campus Involvement Fair, with 400-600 students expected.

Open to local companies and organizations to promote part-time employment opportunities. Employers must offer flexible, reliable, and convenient part-time jobs in our local area to be considered for participation.  Space is very limited - not every request to register can be approved.

Questions about engaging with Penn State Abington students?  Please reach out to our Employer Engagement Team at [email protected]