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2026 Fall Career Fair-Thank You
Save the Date
September 23, 2026
Greetings Valued Partner:
The Career Services Center at Southern University and A&M College will host its 2026 Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CST, with Next Day Interviews on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
We are most excited and thrilled to showcase the university’s most valued asset – our students!
REGISTRATION COST & DETAILS:
• Single Booth (4 Representatives Max) = $800.00
• Double Booth (8 Representatives Max) = $1,600.00
• Sponsorship Premiere Location Booth *Limited* (8 Representatives Max) = $2,500.00
Included in Registration: Access to all SUBR students, continental breakfast (both dates), full lunch (both dates), snacks & coffee/water (both dates), next-day interviews at your designated booth, and SU Career Services Center support.
HANDSHAKE & PAYMENT DETAILS:
• Please Complete Handshake Registration FIRST with all attendees' full names & email addresses.
ONLINE PAYMENT LINK: https://foundation.sus.edu/give/subr-career-services/career-exploration-day/
• Pay Here; On this page, Under Section 1 ("Choose Registration Options"), please be sure to select the "Register as an Organization" box and fill out your organization's information in the fields that will appear.
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
• All material distribution documents, signage, displays, giveaways, etc. must only be shipped via Gulf Coast Event Services.
• All materials must be shipped BEFORE Thursday, September 10, 2026 to ensure your materials are received timely.
• Click Here to complete the shipping form and to read the shipping instructions: https://www.subr.edu/assets/subr/CareerServices/pdf/So.-Univ.-Job-Fair-Packet-2026-Spring-Career-Fair.pdf
• If your organization chooses to ship directly to the SUBR Campus Mail Center, please designate an attendee from your organization who will be the responsible party to pick up and return the shipment items to and from the Campus Mail Center. The organization attendee MUST LIST THEIR NAME & COMPANY ON ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS.
Disclaimer: The Southern University Career Services Center is not responsible for employer package shipments, retrievals, or information concerning them.
SPONSORSHIP DETAILS:
Cost is $2,500.00, which supports the SU Career Services Center and career-related programs each semester.
Sponsorship Package Includes:
• Premier booth location
• Strategic placement of the company's logo during the career fair
• Welcome reception and college leadership engagement
• Name recognition in the main lobby of the SU Career Services Center
• Access to the main campus (SUBR) key leaders and university officials
We look forward to welcoming you to Southern University and A&M College to strengthen our relationship with your organization. On Monday, September 21st, company representatives can retrieve parking passes for the week by visiting the Career Center located in T.H. Harris Hall, Suite 1100. On Wednesday, September 23rd, company representatives will park at the F.G. Clark Activity Center.
If you have questions or concerns, please call the SU Career Services Center at (225) 771-2200 or email careerservices@subr.edu for immediate attention.
Kindest Regards,
Tamara Foster-Montgomery
Executive Director
Career Services Center
Hotel List
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2026 Fall Career Week Agenda
Sunday, September 20, 2026
2026 Spring JCPENNEY SUIT-UP Event (Date Subject to Change)
JCPenney – Mall of Louisiana
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Click Here to access the JCPenney Suit Up Disxount Information
Monday, September 21, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
RESUMÉ REVIEWS| R.E.A.C.H. Task Force-Departmental Visits
T.T. Allain, P.B.S. Pinchback, Higgins Hall
12:00 Noon
OPEN HOUSE
T.H. Harris Hall Suite 1100
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
RESUMÉ REVIEWS
Career Services Center-T.H. Harris Hall Suite 1100
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
RESUMÉ REVIEWS | R.E.A.C.H. Taskforce-Departmental Visits
T.T. Allain, P.B.S. Pinchback, Higgins Hall
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Business and Industry Cluster 1st Quarter Meeting and Committee Meetings
Valdry Center for Philanthropy (Invitation Only)
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
EARLY CHECK-IN AND BOOTH ASSIGNMENT
F.G. Clark Activity Center
Parking Passes will be available during early check-in
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WELCOME RECEPTION AND NETWORKING EVENT
Donald C. Wade House (Invitation Only)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (CAREER FAIR DAY)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN AND BOOTH ASSIGNMENT | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Parking Passes will be available upon arrival to the F.G. Clark Activity Center
CAREER FAIR
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Felton G. Clark Activity Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH (for Career Fair Participants)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CORPORATE LOUNGE & AFTERNOON REFRESHER SPONSOR (Special Deserts)
SOLICITING SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2026 Spring Career Fair
Contact: Tamara Montgomery | tamara.montgomery@sus.edu
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
NEXT-DAY INTERVIEWS CHECK-IN | BREAKFAST
Valdry Center for Philanthropy-Auditorium
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NEXT-DAY INTERVIEWS
Valdry Center for Philanthropy - Auditorium
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH (for Career Fair Participants)
Subject to Change*
