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Registration for the 2025 BioFair opens in September 2025.

The Bioscience and Biotechnology Career Fair (BioFair) is open to biomedical, bioscience, biotechnology and other related industry employers seeking to hire students from the Cockrell School of Engineering and the Natural Sciences colleges at UT Austin. Graduate schools wishing to promote their programs are also encouraged to attend. BioFair typically occurs in late October and is hosted virtually. Employers and graduate student programs can attend the BioFair for free.

BioFair offers employers an excellent opportunity to meet diverse students from the Cockrell School of Engineering (biomedical, chemical, electrical, computer and mechanical engineering majors), the College of Natural Sciences (including biology, chemistry, biochemistry and data science majors) and the College of Pharmacy (including chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, health outcomes, molecular pharmaceutics and drug delivery, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmacotherapy, translational science and PharmD students). You will meet 300-350 students with experience and interest in the biomedical, biotechnology and life sciences industries. The event is a collaborative effort between the Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC), Natural Sciences Career Services and the College of Pharmacy.

The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the association for human resources and career services professionals. As members, we abide by organization principles, which serve as the framework and foundation for practices within the career planning, placement and recruitment processes. The following links provide detailed information about NACE's principles and other recruiting practices we support. The staff in the Career Center trusts employers will support these policies and guidelines while recruiting at The University of Texas at Austin.

Nondiscrimination Policies

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community. In accordance with federal and state law, the university prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, including sexual harassment, age, disability, citizenship and veteran status. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is also prohibited pursuant to university policy.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, including but not limited to serving as the university’s Title VI/IX/ADA/ADAAA and 504 Coordinator:

Jennifer Maedgen
Senior Associate Vice President, Office of the Vice President for Campus and Community Engagement
P.O. Box 7609
Austin, Texas 78713
512-471-6259

The office of the Dean of Students has primary responsibility for responding to questions about and receiving student complaints of discrimination of or by students. Students who believe they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation should consult with the assistant dean of students. Additionally, students or employees may address questions or complaints to a department chairperson or other university administrative personnel within the department of the administrative area in which such actions are alleged to be occurring. In such cases, the chairperson or administrator should immediately contact the assistant dean of students or the Equal Opportunity Services office for consultation.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Texas at Austin (University) is committed to providing an educational and working environment for students, faculty, and staff that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected basis. View the HOP 3-3020 Nondiscrimination Policy.

Additionally, the University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing an educational and working environment for its students, faculty, and staff that is free from sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, and sexual harassment (including harassment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy status). In addition, University policy also prohibits sex discrimination and sexual exploitation. View the HOP 3-3031 Prohibition of Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence, Stalking, Sexual Harassment, and Sex Discrimination Policy.

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to these policies in the operation of the Career Services and services are available only to employers who conform to these policies in hiring. Any complaint that an interviewing employer does not conform to these policies with regard to hiring will be investigated to determine whether such practices have indeed occurred.

Students using Career Services are advised of their rights under federal law and of the method for filing a complaint with the appropriate agency. Each interviewer should be familiar with the UT Career Services recruiting guidelines as well as the equal employment provisions of federal law.

NACE Policies

NACE Principles For Ethical Professional Practice

No Alcohol During Recruiting Policy

NACE's Principles for Professional Conduct says that serving alcohol to job candidates is inappropriate and inadvisable. This is intended to demonstrate the Engineering Career Assistance Center's support of the "No Alcohol in Campus Recruiting" policy.

The principle states, "serving alcohol should not be part of the recruitment process on or off campus including receptions, dinners, company tours, etc." Having an open bar, a paid bar, or holding a recruiting event in a bar is inappropriate. Given the problem of alcohol abuse on college campuses, serving alcohol at a reception or dinner sends the wrong message. Further, many college students are younger than the state's drinking age (21), and many college campuses now have a zero-alcohol-tolerance policy in effect. Therefore, serving alcohol could be in violation of a state's law and a school's policy.

Cockrell School of Engineering Policies

Any employer who wishes to recruit at the Cockrell School of Engineering must read, agree to and acknowledge our recruiting policies before you can create an account in our online recruiting system. A copy of our policies will be provided as you attempt to register for a new account in the system. Returning employers will also be required to acknowledge these policies upon logging into the online system.

Work Authorization

The Cockrell School does not permit the use of work authorization, visa status or citizenship data on the online job board. This action is in compliance with a Department of Justice determination. More information can be found online at justice.gov/crt/about/osc/htm/best_practices.php

A prospective employer should advise all job applicants about the employer's responsibilities regarding any specific job requirements in order for the employer to be in compliance with the various United States national security or export control statutes that might affect the position being posted. Volunteering of this information could be provided at the time of application or when a prospective applicant makes a position-specific inquiry.

75 Percent Rule

The career centers at The University of Texas at Austin have a policy that will not allow more than 25 percent of an interview schedule to be filled by students outside of that school. If you wish to recruit students in multiple colleges at the university, we encourage you to connect with each career office.

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that pertains to the release of and access to student educational records. FERPA prohibits us from giving out information without consent from the student.

ECAC Job Offer Guidelines

• All offers must be in writing. Written offers are defined as electronic or hard copies.

• The start of the offer timeline is determined by the date on the written offer letter.

• Exploding offers are prohibited. We define an exploding offer as one that expires or is rescinded or results in a diminished base salary within a short period of time. This type of offer places undue pressure on a student and, as such, is viewed as inappropriate conduct. We also classify requiring a verbal acceptance to receive a written offer as an exploding offer.

• In accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and its advisory opinion on setting reasonable deadlines for job offers, UT Career Centers recommend that employers give students two (2) weeks minimum to accept an offer. We also urge employers to be open to feasible student requests for additional time.

ECAC advocates for these guidelines in favor of our students so that they can:

• Adequately research housing, relocation, cost of living, and other life factors
• Conclude ongoing recruitment with other employers
• Make an informed, conscious decision that should lead to decreased reneging for employers

In addition to online job boards, we provide opportunities for connecting with students in person through interviews and info sessions in Texas Engineering facilities and career fairs.

Interviews

Employers may conduct interviews in the fall and spring semesters and may choose a pre-select or room-only option for interviewing students. Pre-select schedules allow recruiters to take advantage of our online recruiting services for posting the job, receiving resumes, selecting candidates and scheduling interviews. Room-only scheduling allows recruiters to contact students and schedule interviews directly. There are no room charges or fees to participate in on-campus interviews.

Pre-select interviews may be scheduled up to a year in advance. Room requests are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

VIEW THE SPRING 2025 INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

Because interview dates fill up quickly, we suggest reserving your interview dates as early as possible. Reserve interview dates by requesting a schedule through our online recruiting system or by emailing the recruiting team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Information Sessions

Employers interested in increasing their visibility on campus and maximizing recruiting efforts are welcome to host an information session, an on-campus presentation that employers give students the evening before interview dates. These events provide an opportunity for students to learn more about your organization and for you to increase your visibility and gain name recognition among students.

To make a request to host an information session, please log in to our online recruiting system, and complete the Information Session Request form.

There are no room or equipment charges to participate in information sessions arranged by the Engineering Career Assistance Center in the Cockrell School of Engineering.

Career Fairs

Participating in career fairs helps employers build their presence and name recognition on campus, allows your organization to advertise future on-campus recruiting dates and events and offers an opportunity to talk informally with students about the types of positions available within your organization. Learn more about Texas Engineering Career Fairs

Job Board

Employers unable to participate in on-campus interviews or who have positions they need to fill quickly are encouraged to post jobs to the ECAC System job board used by Cockrell School of Engineering students.

Cockrell School ECAC System
This job board is available to registered users of the Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC) recruiting system. Employers may post full- and part-time jobs exclusively for Texas Engineering students who are registered to use the system. Posting is a free service.

Employer Lobby Days

Employer Lobby Day is a recruitment event option for employers interested in early career candidates from the Cockrell School of Engineering. It allows employer representatives to table in our engineering building by providing an in-person opportunity to showcase your company, connect with students and build brand awareness directly in our engineering building.

Event Details

Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00AM-3:00PM

Booking Process: After a request is submitted via our ECAC System, our team will book the space for your preferred dates, process payment and finalize the request in our system. Please expect a confirmation email with further details.

Benefits of Hosting a Lobby Day

• High Visibility: Interact with hundreds of engineering students as they pass through one of our main engineering buildings
• Brand Awareness: Build a strong on-campus presence among top-tier engineering students
• Direct Engagement: Speak with potential candidates face-to-face and introduce them to your organization.

Lobby Day Pricing Options

Exclusive Lobby Access: $2,000
Gain exclusive, prime access to our lobby, providing an opportunity for a high-traffic, one-on-one engagement with students. Recommended for companies looking to maximize visibility and make a strong impression.

Shared Lobby Access: $1,000
Shared access to our lobby space with other employers, where each employer has the opportunity to connect with prospective talent at a reduced rate.

The Cockrell School of Engineering welcomes hundreds of employers every year to recruit our students for jobs, internships, co-op programs and externships. We encourage current and prospective employers to connect with the Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC) to start the process of recruiting students.

On-Campus Recruiting Opportunities

In addition to online job boards, we provide opportunities for connecting with students in person through interviews and info sessions in Texas Engineering facilities and career fairs.

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Co-ops and Internships

Co-op and intern positions allow employers to evaluate potential permanent hires over an extended period of time, provide a continual pipeline of bright engineers and a cost-effective method for completing tasks within the organization.

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Externships

Externships help build relationships between organization representatives/recruiters and potential hires in an informal setting and give employers an opportunity to enhance their presence in the Cockrell School.

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Policies and Guidelines

As a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the Cockrell School abides by organization recruiting principles and practices, in addition to policies and procedures at The University of Texas at Austin.

Review the Policies and Guidelines