*Last updated: 2/6/26

Dear Employer,

Registration is now open for theWSU Career Expo: General Fair for Spring 2026 at Washington State University.

The WSU Career Expo & Technical Fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with candidates from all WSU colleges looking for internships and full-time jobs. The WSU Career Expo: General Fair will be hosted in-person at Beasley Coliseum from 1 pm – 5 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

This Spring, we are continuing to offer employer partners the opportunity to join us as Premier Employers for the in-person Career Expo. This unique opportunity allows your team a strategic location at the upcoming in-person fair and new branding opportunities. See details on registration types and event logistics here: WSU Career Expos for Employers – Academic Success & Career Center – Washington State University.

What’s New This Spring:

1. Updated Fair Hours: Now from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (previously 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
2. Employer Booths Organized by majors they are hiring for
3. Four Registration Categories:
   • Government/Non-Profit
   • Construction, Engineering & Architecture
   • Other Industry/Corporate
   • Premier (Any Industry)

Note: Each registration type has a set capacity. If a category reaches its limit, we will begin a waitlist and prioritize registrations in categories that remain open.

To Register for the In-Person Career Expo, click here.

Check out all the career events happening at WSU Campuses this Fall!

To connect with WSU Campus partners on these and other upcoming opportunities, click here.

We look forward to your participation and to helping you connect with WSU’s outstanding students, see you there!

Best regards,

– Employer Relations Team

Good afternoon,

We wanted to inform you of a slight adjustment to the timing for the upcoming Spring Career Expo in February. This change ensures adequate buffer time between our event and other activities at neighboring campuses.

Previous Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
New Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please confirm receipt of this email by replying.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

Employer Relations Team

Employer Relations Coordinator

Academic Success and Career Center

Lighty Student Services 160

Washington State University

Email: employer@wsu.edu 

ascc.wsu.edu

Dear Employer Partner,

We’re grateful for your continued support and thrilled to have you registered for the upcoming WSU Career Expo. Your participation helps Cougs prepare for their future careers, and we can’t wait to see you at the event!

Support Our Holiday Tie Drive
Did you know that before each Career Expo, we have over 400 student Drop-ins to the WSU Cougar Closet?
This season, we’re hosting a Tie Drive to help students access professional clothing through our Cougar Closet. If you have ties or professional clothing you’d like to donate, let us know! We can provide a FedEx shipping label to make the donation process easier, or you can buy new materials to donate from our Amazon wish list.
All your contributions will help students feel confident and prepared. Help us reach our goal of 125 ties before Jan 16th!

Calling All WSU Alumni!
Are you a WSU Alumni coming to the Career Expo to recruit Cougs?
Click the Button below to register for Cougs Connect, where you can:
• Post jobs
• Join the business directory
• Expand your network
Create a personal and/or corporate account today!
Questions? Email cougs.connect@wsu.edu.

Thank you for supporting WSU students and helping us make this holiday season brighter. We look forward to seeing you at the Career Expo!

Dear Employer,

Thank you for registering for the WSU Spring Career Expo, we are excited to work with you this Spring! We are reaching out regarding holding on-campus interviews after the Career Expo on Wednesday, February 11th.

If you are interested in an on-campus interview table(s), please complete the following form for your company as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, January 27th:  On-Campus Next Day Interview Survey

Please fill out the form, even if you are not interested, for us to get an accurate number of tables.   

Event Details:

• Date: February 11, 2026
• Location: Beasley Coliseum, Pullman WA 99163

Schedule:

• Arrival Time for Employers: 7:30 AM
• Interview Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Facilities:

• Water, coffee, and tea will be available throughout the event.
• Each table will be clearly labeled with the booth number, please check with Career Team staff to check-in.

Logistics:

• Parking Passes: You will receive parking passes via email the day before the event. They will be distributed by email listed on the form.
• Student Check-In: Upon arrival, students will be checked in by the Career Team staff. If there isn’t another student currently being interviewed, they will be promptly directed to your booth.
• Waiting Area: A designated waiting area for students will be available in case an interview is in progress.

Additional Information:

• Know the latest information about Expo here: Spring Career Expo: General Fair 2/10/26
• Food will not be provided, but for information on on-campus locations food locations, click here: https://dining.wsu.edu/dining-options/#.
• More information and table booth numbers for the In-Person Expo will be sent out on January 27th.
• If you have any specific questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist and ensure a seamless experience for everyone involved.

Thank you for hiring Cougs!

Best regards,

-Employer Relations Team

Hello,

With the WSU Career Expo approaching (February 10), we invite you to join our Employer Success Series, two short workshops designed to help you prepare and maximize your Expo experience.

Live Sessions

• Preparing for Virtual or In-Person Expo
  Best practices for preparing, engaging with students, and building your brand.
  • Tue, January 20 | 12:00–12:30 pm PST | Register Here
  • Wed, January 28 | 11:00–12:00 pm PST | Register Here

On-Demand Session

• Hiring International Students
  Confused or had questions about OPT/CPT? Learn how to create opportunities for OPT/CPT-eligible international students. A recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1SxHDMygzU.

The logistics and parking information will be sent 2 weeks before the event. Latest information regarding the Career Expo can be found here: Spring Career Expo: General Fair 2/10/26 – Academic Success & Career Center – Washington State University .

We will hold space for Next-Day interviews at no additional cost. If you are interested in reserving space, please fill out the following survey: https://forms.office.com/r/xnQ9LHtkrc.  

Best Regards,

Career Expo Team

Hello,

As a reminder, our Employer Success Series live sessions begin next week, designed to help you prepare for the WSU Career Expo on February 10.

Hello,

The logistics and parking information will be sent next week. However, you can find the latest information regarding the Career Expo here: Spring Career Expo: General Fair 2/10/26 – Academic Success & Career Center – Washington State University.

Live Sessions

• Preparing In-Person Expo
  Best practices for preparing, engaging with students, and building your brand. We added an additional date to make sure you are prepared.
  • Wed, January 28 | 11:00–11:30 pm PST | Register Here
  • Thurs, January 29 | 3:30–4:00 pm PST | Register Here

On-Demand Session

• Questions on Hiring International Students? Click on the link.
   

We will hold space for Next-Day interviews at no additional cost. If you are interested in reserving space, please fill out the following survey before Jan 30: https://forms.office.com/r/xnQ9LHtkrc.  

Best regards,

Expo Team

Hello,

Booth assignments and event information were distributed on January 27, 2026. If you did not receive it, let us know and we can resend it. 

In-Depth details about the Expo can be found here along with logistic and booth assignment information. It will have the most up-to-date information: Career Expo Resource Page.

There is still availability for next-day interviews. If you are interested, please sign up here (included with registration price): Spring 26 Career Expo: On-Campus Next Day Interview Survey – Fill out form

We had our Employer Success Series this week to help prepare employers for our Career Fair, if you missed it, you can watch the session here: WSU Employer Success Series: Preparing for the In-Person Expo Spring 2026

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you at the Expo.

Best Regards,

Career Expo Team

Hello,

We wanted to share a quick update regarding parking passes for the upcoming event.

Parking passes have been sent based on the representatives listed on your registration:

• If representatives were added to the registration, parking passes were emailed directly to those individuals based on the number of passes ordered.
• If no representatives were listed, the parking pass was sent to the primary registrant.

If you received the parking pass as the registrant and will not be attending yourself, please be sure to forward the pass to the representative(s) who will be on-site.

Let us know if you have any questions, we look forward to seeing you soon.

Best regards,

Career Expo Team

The event will be held in Beasley Coliseum, for the Spring, only the upper concourse will be available. Spots will be limited, so please ensure you secure your spot!

Location: Beasley Coliseum – Upper Concourse

Physical Address: 925 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA 99163

Parking available in the Yellow 1 lot behind the Taylor Sports Complex

Your parking permit will allow you park in the Yellow 1 lot which is just southeast of Beasley Coliseum and off of Ferdinand’s Lane. The coordinates you can use on google maps is 46°44’01.3″N 117°09’08.7″W.

We will have multiple shuttles available to take you back to Beasley Coliseum, they will be towards the entrance of the yellow 1 parking lot.

Premier Parking available next to Beasley Coliseum

Premier parking will allow you park in the Green 5 lots which is right next to Beasley and off of NE North Fairway Rd. The coordinates you can use on google maps is 46°44’03.8″N 117°09’28.3″W.

Cones will be on the parking lots with your company’s name and logo. Feel free to move the cones to be able to park in your designated area.

Parking Permits will be emailed Friday before the event

Parking permits are email specific and will be sent to your representative(s) on February 6th, 2026, from the ‘transportation@wsu.edu’ email address. Please ensure all representatives needing a pass are included in the registration. If you did not add them to registration or missed a representative name, please email employer@wsu.edu with the representative’s email address.

You must ensure you have accurate license plate information as the parking permit will be tied to that license plate. You do not need to print the permit. If you are renting a vehicle, you must wait to have your vehicle before claiming your permit. The parking permit is valid for one-day so be sure to claim it on the day of the event.

Parking Questions?

Should you have questions about parking, please contact our Employer Relations Coordinator, Omar Urbano at (509) 335-6000 or employer@wsu.edu.

The shuttles will run from the yellow lot to Beasley Coliseum. They will run during the following times:

• Pre-Expo: 10:30am – 1:00pm
  • To be taken to Beasley Coliseum, pick up will be at the entrance of the Yellow 1 lot
• Post-Expo: 4:15pm – 5:30pm
  • To be taken back to the Yellow 1 lot, it will be in the same location where you got dropped off, near the north end of the Green 5 parking lot.

Please see following map for reference:

Staff and student volunteers will be available throughout the entirety of the event. We will have volunteers available from 10:30 – 1:30pm to help unload and walk over materials to the event venue and your table/booth.

We will have signage and a sandwich board near the northside of Beasley to indicate where the Loading/Unloading zone is. Our student volunteers will have volunteer name badges.

Check-in Instructions

• Scan the QR code at your
  booth labeled “Employer Check In”
• Search for your Company
• Check-In:
  • Name, Email
  • Verify parking pass was sent to
    the correct email
  • Ability to edit and/or add more
    passes will be available (will be
    added to your registration cost)

Schedule at a Glance

Your table is an 8′ table and will include two chairs. A cloth lining will be available upon request during registration. We will have your booth assignments available upon check-in.

Beasley always ensures that power is available at all booths. We recommend that you bring an extension cord still, in case if the outlet is too far from whatever you plan to plug in.

You can connect to the ‘WSU Guest’ Wi-Fi available at Beasley. You will just need to enter your email address.

Beasley has the capacity to store booth materials that get shipped out and have them at your assigned booth. If you plan to ship your materials, we highly recommend you ship it out at the latest 2 weeks before the event to ensure it arrives on time. The earlier you ship it out, the better to ensure there is ample time to handle any hiccups during transit. Please include a return label in your shipping materials, our staff will be able to ship out materials the following day. If you have any questions regarding shipping contact us at employer@wsu.edu.

Materials should be shipped to:

• Your Organization Name
• Academic Success and Career Center
• Beasley Coliseum
• 925 NE Fairway Road
• Pullman, WA 99164-1710

We will have an employer hospitality area available in the Cougar Lounge in the lower floor of Beasley where we will have refreshments including water, juice, and lunch. The space includes seated tables for you to sit, network with other employers, or take a break. We hope this space provides a comfortable and welcoming environment during your time on campus.

We will have student volunteers to let employers know when lunches are ready to ensure there is sufficient space in the Cougar Lounge

We will be bringing back the Taco Bar:

Crunchy Taco Shells and Warm Flour Tortillas. Chile Rice and Refried Beans. Shredded Lettuce, Jack Cheese, Diced Tomato, and Sliced Black Olives. Served with Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Sour Cream.

Should you have any questions on the day of the Career Expo, your point of contact will be any of our career staff located primarily at the concourse student check-in. We will also have staff walking around the event in case any questions arise.

Students will have different types of ribbons attached to their nametag indicating the college they are in or what they are looking for. The ribbon significance is as follows:

To learn more what majors are in each college please use the following links:

• Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
• College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resource Science
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Carson College of Business
• Murrow College of Communication
• College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences
• College of Nursing
• College of Veterinary Medicine

If you are interested in reserving space for next day interviews on 2/11/26, please use the following link to sign up: Spring 26 Career Expo: On-Campus Next Day Interview Survey – Fill out form.

Details regarding this opportunity:

• This event will be at the Beasley Coliseum Concourse. Parking will be in Green 5 parking lot.
• Space opens at 7:45 am. Please set up at this time.
• Interviews begin at 8:00 am or when your team schedules them with your candidates. Interview space closes at 4:00 pm
• You will have either 1, 2, or the specific number of tables as requested in the survey or via email.
• Employer Companies will be placed on first come first serve basis.
• Attending employers will set up/coordinate their interview schedules. Handshake scheduling will not be available for this event.
• Coffee, tea, and water will be provided, but food will not be provided. For more information on on-campus locations food locations, click here: https://dining.wsu.edu/dining-options/#.
• While you can conduct in-person interviews, we will have a staffed check-in space and kiosk available for students as they arrive.
• If you wish to set up an interview day after February 11^th, please email us at employer@wsu.edu and we can reserve an interview room in our center

Check out our session from 1/28/26 where we discuss Career Expo logistics, resources and commonly asked questions below: