Shocker Career Accelerator 

Career Fairs & Events 

Check out the Shocker Career Accelerator events below. Check back daily; events are continually added!

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Employer Accommodations


On-Campus Job Fair
Aug. 14 | 1 - 3 p.m. | RSC 3rd Floor
Engage with on-campus employers hiring for student assistant & graduate assistant positions for the 2024-2025 academic year! This fair is for ALL majors at Wichita State University. Also check out our prep workshops on August 1 and 7!

Career Connection Root Beer Kegger 
August 28 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | East Hubbard Hall Lawn
Enjoy a hot dog and an ice-cold root beer while learning valuable information about the WSU Shocker Career Accelerator. This is also an opportunity to network with more than 50 employers and find out about their organizations and what employment opportunities they have available! Bring WSU ID. Dress casual. Register and view employers here >>

Fine Arts Career Mixer
September 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | McKnight Art Center Second Floor
Meet employers and other individuals within the creative world at this new event! The representatives attending this event will include those from creative fields such as art, graphic design, entertainment, gaming, creative writing, and more! Register here >>

JCPenney Suit-Up Event
October 6 | 3 - 6 p.m. | JCPenney Towne East
Up to 45% off select career wear, shoes, and accessories, when you use the extra 30% off Suit-up coupon available at the event. WSU ID required. To shop online, text SHOCKS to 67292 to get your 30% off coupon. Register here >>

Engineering & IT Career Fair
October 10 | 2 - 5 p.m. | RSC 3rd Floor
WSU Engineering and IT students have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees. Register and view employers here >>

Shocker Career Accelerator Open House
October 22 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Milly Marcus Annex of the Marcus Welcome Center
Join us at the Shocker Career Accelerator's new home in the Milly Marcus Annex at the Marcus Welcome Center. Explore the new Shocker Experience Walkway, which guides students from Admissions through their college journey, leading to the Shocker Career Accelerator and onto the main campus. This come-and-go event is open to students, faculty, staff, and employers. It's an excellent opportunity to tour our office, hear about our services, and learn about our renewed focus on applied learning. Enjoy light refreshments and meet our team—we're excited to connect with you! Register here >>

Virtual Internship Fair
October 23 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Handshake
Looking for an Internship? Let us help you find one at the VIRTUAL Internship Fair on Wednesday, October 23, from 1 - 4 p.m.! Employers are eager to talk to YOU about internship opportunities. Don’t miss out! Just click the blue "RSVP" button to sign up. After registering, you can explore employers and sign up for interviews and info sessions. Start your internship journey today! Register here >>

Exercise Science Career Fair
November 4 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Marcus Welcome Center
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator for the Exercise Science Career Fair. Wichita State students can chat with and learn more about employers from the Wichita area and across Kansas who hire Exercise Science students. Employers will also share any full-time, part-time, and/or internship opportunities they have available. Register here >>