UW Seattle 2026 Government, Policy, & Public Service Career Fair (Info for Employers)

Please join us on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. for the Government, Policy, & Public Service Career Fair, hosted at Mary Gates Hall in the Commons. This recruiting opportunity allows you to increase your brand visibility and access a broad talent pool of UW students, alumni, and community members in the midst of their job/internship searches. This fair is hosted by the UW Career & Internship Center and is open to all majors and years of study (including alumni) of all three UW campuses, as well as community members.

This fair may not be a good fit for you if you are hiring for the following types of roles (due to low student engagement on Handshake): physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, or teaching. We are also unable to host graduate programs at this fair. Thank you for understanding.

Wondering if this fair is a good fit for you? Contact the Career Fairs & Events Team.

What: 2026 Government, Policy, & Public Service Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m PT
Where: UW Seattle Campus, Mary Gates Hall, 1851 Northeast Grant Lane, Seattle, WA 98195, United States

Registration Rates:

Corporate: $750
Government/Non-Profit: $300

We are committed to offering a diverse mix of jobs and internships within the government, policy, and public service fields. We consider many factors for approval to meet the needs and interests of our students and alums. Once your registration has been reviewed and approved, we will send an electronic invoice directly from Handshake.

Registration takes place in Handshake and closes September 30, 2026 at 4pm PT or until we reach capacity.

Registration includes:

• Two representatives (up to two additional representatives can be added for $50/representative) Please note we can only accommodate a total of 4 representatives per employer registration.
• Table and two chairs (please bring your own linens, decor, and/or company swag)
• Parking pass for all attending representatives
• Light snacks and refreshments
• Inbound/outbound shipping services

More Information:

When registering for the fair, please take care to post any open roles for which you are hiring in Handshake and link them to your registration. Please also include any Job Titles. Students will preview these when conducting their research for the fair. It also helps us promote your opportunities to students.

You need to have an active Handshake business page, as well as an active user account attached to it, in order to register. If you’re new to Handshake, start the process of creating your account and connecting with the University of Washington Seattle/Bothell.