STEM Fair (Fall 2026)

Logistical information for registered employers:

Logistical Information for the STEM Fair



STEM Fair Fall 2026

Friday, September 4th, 10am-2pm ET

Barnhardt Student Activity Center (SAC) on UNC Charlotte's main campus



Event Parking Information:

The closest visitor parking location is the Cone Deck. Recruiters registered for the career fair should park in Visitor Parking Decks (all visitor parking is in parking decks with gates upon entry). Recruiters will receive parking vouchers at the event.

Recruiters should not park in flat parking lots or in West Deck.



Parking decks:

Cone Deck - 8921 UNIVERSITY RD, Charlotte NC 28223

Union Deck - 8755 Student Union Ln, Charlotte, NC 28262

University Address: 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223

Event facility address - for Uber, Lyft, and drop-offs: 9290 BARNHARDT LN, Charlotte NC 28223

Interactive Campus Map: http://maps.charlotte.edu This link shows accessible doors and pathways.

A career fair shuttle is available to take recruiters from the Union Deck to the event facility. Look for the yard signs that indicate the shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations.



Event facility:

The fair is held in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center; its most notable feature is its clocktower. Event facility address - for Uber, Lyft, and drop-offs: 9290 BARNHARDT LN, Charlotte NC 28223




picture of the SAC building outside and it's tall clocktower



Set up:

Organizations should arrive between 8:00am and 9:30am to allow time for check-in and set-up (before the event begins at 10:00am). Navigating campus traffic, parking, and walking to the event facility can take some time, so take that into consideration when planning timing.

Each organization will have a 6'x3' table and chairs based on the # of reps on the fair registration. Solid black tablecloths are available to borrow.

What not to bring: Tables or chairs (we provide those), balloons, large displays more than 6ft. wide



Table location:

We will provide a map and table location as recruiters check in for the event.



Equipment Drop Off:

There will be an equipment drop-off area behind the event facility. Follow the EQUIPMENT DROP OFF parking signs to the designated section behind the building. Staff will take your materials and deliver them to your table.

Equipment drop-off address: 9290 BARNHARDT LN, Charlotte NC 28223



Shipping materials:

The event facility does not accept shipped materials. We recommend that materials be shipped directly to recruiters or to the hotel they are staying at. Recruiters are welcome to use our convenient drive-up equipment drop-off service.



Food:

The event includes a light breakfast and hot buffet lunch (Mediterranean Bowls—Bruschetta Chicken, Roasted Vegetables, Mediterranean Grain Mix (avoiding gluten), Hummus, Feta, Spring Greens, Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Sauces, Lemon Bars. Water and sodas.).



Professional Clothing Donations:

While you're with us at the fair, we have some opportunities for you to donate items you're not using, so we can help Niners succeed! We're seeking donated clothing for the Professional Career Closet, which provides Charlotte students with access to professional attire appropriate for career fairs, interviews, networking events, and the workplace. Inventory includes suits, dress pants, dress shirts, blazers, blouses, skirts, belts, shoes, ties, handbags and more. Our goal is to help students look their best throughout their job search so they can make a positive impression as they enter the professional world!


Candidate attendance:

The STEM Fair is open to all Charlotte students/alumni, as well as students/alumni from any college/university. We expect 1,800 candidates.



Event attire:

Recruiters - any attire is welcome. At fairs, some recruiters wear suits and others wear casual attire. Many recruiters dress in business casual attire (and may wear a branded polo or shirt).

About the attire of students/alumni attending the event - professional attire is strongly recommended, and the Career Center provides a free clothing closet for students. We won't turn away students who are dressed casually, and we appreciate your understanding that some students are beginning to navigate professional settings or may have limited access to professional clothing.



Accessibility & accommodations:

Let us know (careerfairs@charlotte.edu or call Brooke at 704-687-0789) if you have accessibility needs or want to discuss lactation space.



Questions? Connect with us at careerfairs@charlotte.edu or 704-687-0789 (Brooke).

Large technical recruiting event that brings together 120+ employers and grad programs and 1,200+ students/alumni. Focused on full-time jobs, internships, co-ops, and graduate programs in science, engineering, technology, and math.

September 4, 2026; 10am-2pm

In-person event held in the Student Activity Center (SAC)


STEM Fair Fall 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026 10am-2pm ET

Barnhardt Student Activity Center (SAC) on UNC Charlotte's main campus

Expecting 1,200+ students



Questions?  Connect with us at careerfairs@charlotte.edu 

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[We want you to find the best event for your recruiting needs! Charlotte departments and student organizations coordinate events for students in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Nursing. See the "Other Campus Fairs" section on careerfairs.charlotte.edu for information and contacts for those events. Want to chat about which fair is the best opportunity for your organization? Connect with us at careerfairs@charlotte.edu or call Brooke at 704-687-0789]

Employer Registration Fees*

• General: $675
• Government/Nonprofit/Education: $350
• Staffing/Recruiting Agencies: $850

The Career Center is committed to ensuring accessibility to career fairs and events. Persons (UNC Charlotte students/alumni and employers) who wish to request special accommodations should contact the event coordinator (Brooke Brown, 704-687-0789, Brooke.Brown@charlotte.edu) and UNC Charlotte's Office of Disability Services (704-687-0040 (tty/v) or accessibility@charlotte.edu) at least one week in advance of the event.