2026 CAPPA Career Fair - CAPPA - The University of Texas at Arlington
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2026 CAPPA Career Fair - CAPPA - The University of Texas at Arlington
2026 CAPPA Career Fair
Countdown to CAPPA Career Fair
📅 February 25, 2026 | 🕙 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 CAPPA Building, UTA Campus | 601 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Event Overview
As part of the yearlong celebration of
CAPPA 10: A Decade Together, A Future of Possibilities
, the UTA College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) is proud to host the Spring 2026 Career Fair on
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
— a full-day and in-person event connecting students with top employers in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, planning, and public administration.
This milestone event reflects the growing partnerships between CAPPA and our professional colleagues. We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with firms, non-profits, and municipalities shaping the future of our disciplines. The Career Fair is hosted by CAPPA’s
student organizations
in collaboration with the UTA Career Development Center.
Career Fair Schedule
February 25, 2026
Career Fair Expo & Interviews
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person)
Meet employers at their tables, network, attend firm presentations, and participate in scheduled interviews.
All interviews will take place in the CAPPA building.
Firm Presentations
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (In-Person)
Participating firms will give public presentations throughout the day, offering insights and answering questions
about their practice and workplace culture.
Information for Students
Register Now
All students participating in the fair will have the opportunity to share digital resumes and portfolios
with every registered organization—ensuring visibility before, during, and after the event.
All students
are strongly encouraged to register for the Career Fair using
Handshake
,
which will make your profile available to all firms.
Student portfolios will also be made
available to firms in advance of the Career Fair.
Steps to Take
Register
for the CAPPA 2026 Career Fair.
Create
your UTA Handshake Profile and include your resume and cover letter.
Upload
your PDF Portfolio to OneDrive:
Student Portfolios
Format: PDF, max 20MB
Filename: Lastname.Firstname.PDF
Portfolios will be shared privately with registered employers.
NOTE:
Submissions will appear to be removed from the OneDrive, however they are only being moved to a private folder for additional safety/security. If you have concerns about your submission status, please email
Christopher.Socolich@uta.edu
for confirmation.
Attend
the Career Fair Workshops
Get feedback on your resume, portfolio, interview skills, Handshake profile, and more
Review
participating employers on Handshake
You will receive a survey to request interviews with specific firms.
Interview slots are limited and not guaranteed.
Important Dates for Students
January 14, 2026
(Wednesday) – Portfolio Speed Dating Workshop
January 30, 2026
(Friday) – Registration, Handshake Profile, and Portfolio Deadline
February 13, 2026
(Friday)
– Interview Request Deadline
February 25, 2026
(Wednesday) – CAPPA Career Fair
Student Workshops
Portfolio Speed Dating Workshop (January 16, 2026)
Get quick critiques and feedback from CAPPA faculty and area professionals.
Career Development Workshops
Multiple workshops will be provided by the student organizations. Topics include
resume and cover letter writing, interview and negotiation skills, and optimizing your Handshake
and LinkedIn profiles.
Information for Firms and Non-Profits
Register Now
CAPPA welcomes professional firms, non-profits, municipalities, and organizations to participate in the 2026 Career Fair.
This year introduces new features, including student interviews and firm presentations, alongside our traditional expo.
Registration for the Career Fair uses
Handshake
and requires setting up a Handshake profile.
Career Fair Components:
Expo
The heart of the CAPPA Career Fair – all participating firms enjoy a table in the CAPPA building. Network with students and colleagues and reconnect with faculty.
Student Interviews
Frms interested in conducting student interviews can register via Handshake. Private rooms in CAPPA will be assigned in two-hour blocks, during which firms may conduct interviews with students.
To support student engagement, CAPPA will reserve 30 minutes of each two-hour block to schedule interviews based on student requests. The remaining time is available for firms to coordinate drectly with students.
Firms can:
Access
student profiles on Handshake.
Review
student portfolios in advance (CAPPA will provide a direct link after January 26).
Use
the contact information on Handshake to reach out and schedule interviews.
We appreciate your partnership in helping students connect meaningfully with potential employers.
Firm Presentations
The Career Fair encourages firms to make a short public presentation to share their mission, culture, and opportunities with students. Interested firms should register for a time slot on Handshake.
Important Dates for Employers
October 31, 2025
(Friday)
– Early Bird Registration Opens
January 1, 2026
(Thursday) – Early Bird Registration Deadline
February 6, 2026
(Friday) – Final Employer Registration Deadline
February 13, 2026
(Friday) – Student Interview Request Deadline
February 25, 2025
(Wednesday) – CAPPA Career Fair
Registration Details
Employers will
register
through
Handshake
, UTA’s employment platform.
Create
a Handshake Profile to connect with students (required)
Include
a link to your organization’s website
An invoice will be sent after registration
Detailed event information will be emailed upon registration
Overview
Overview
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Interior Design Student Group (IDSG)
Latinos In Architecture (LiA)
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS)
PhD Consortium
Student Planning Association (SPA)
Tau Sigma Delta
Walkable Arlington
Woman's Transportation Seminar (WTS)
Student Employment
Student Accolades
Overview
ARCH 1342 Wheat
ARCH 2551 Boswell
ARCH 3554 Nason
ARCH 3554 Youssefzadeh
ARCH 4557 MacBride
ARCH 4557 Rusher
Graduate Work Overview
ARCH 5594 Faruqui + Dang
ARCH 5670 Jeong
ARCH 5672 Farqui + Dang
Bridge Design Competition
CAPPA 10 Logo Competition
Graduate Assistantships
Study Abroad
Visiting Scholar Program
Career Fair
Questions?
For any other questions not addressed please contact us here.
Contact Us
Address
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
601 W. Nedderman Drive
Suite 203
Arlington, TX 76019-0108
Connect with us
CAPPA Facebook
CAPPA Instagram
CAPPA LinkedIn
Twitter
Important Links
Give to CAPPA
News
CAPPA SharePoint
Contact
2026 CAPPA Career Fair
Countdown to CAPPA Career Fair
📅 February 25, 2026 | 🕙 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 CAPPA Building, UTA Campus | 601 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Event Overview
As part of the yearlong celebration of
CAPPA 10: A Decade Together, A Future of Possibilities
, the UTA College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) is proud to host the Spring 2026 Career Fair on
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
— a full-day and in-person event connecting students with top employers in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, planning, and public administration.
This milestone event reflects the growing partnerships between CAPPA and our professional colleagues. We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with firms, non-profits, and municipalities shaping the future of our disciplines. The Career Fair is hosted by CAPPA’s
student organizations
in collaboration with the UTA Career Development Center.
Career Fair Schedule
February 25, 2026
Career Fair Expo & Interviews
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person)
Meet employers at their tables, network, attend firm presentations, and participate in scheduled interviews.
All interviews will take place in the CAPPA building.
Firm Presentations
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (In-Person)
Participating firms will give public presentations throughout the day, offering insights and answering questions
about their practice and workplace culture.
Information for Students
Register Now
All students participating in the fair will have the opportunity to share digital resumes and portfolios
with every registered organization—ensuring visibility before, during, and after the event.
All students
are strongly encouraged to register for the Career Fair using
Handshake
,
which will make your profile available to all firms.
Student portfolios will also be made
available to firms in advance of the Career Fair.
Steps to Take
Register
for the CAPPA 2026 Career Fair.
Create
your UTA Handshake Profile and include your resume and cover letter.
Upload
your PDF Portfolio to OneDrive:
Student Portfolios
Format: PDF, max 20MB
Filename: Lastname.Firstname.PDF
Portfolios will be shared privately with registered employers.
NOTE:
Submissions will appear to be removed from the OneDrive, however they are only being moved to a private folder for additional safety/security. If you have concerns about your submission status, please email
Christopher.Socolich@uta.edu
for confirmation.
Attend
the Career Fair Workshops
Get feedback on your resume, portfolio, interview skills, Handshake profile, and more
Review
participating employers on Handshake
You will receive a survey to request interviews with specific firms.
Interview slots are limited and not guaranteed.
Important Dates for Students
January 14, 2026
(Wednesday) – Portfolio Speed Dating Workshop
January 30, 2026
(Friday) – Registration, Handshake Profile, and Portfolio Deadline
February 13, 2026
(Friday)
– Interview Request Deadline
February 25, 2026
(Wednesday) – CAPPA Career Fair
Student Workshops
Portfolio Speed Dating Workshop (January 16, 2026)
Get quick critiques and feedback from CAPPA faculty and area professionals.
Career Development Workshops
Multiple workshops will be provided by the student organizations. Topics include
resume and cover letter writing, interview and negotiation skills, and optimizing your Handshake
and LinkedIn profiles.
Information for Firms and Non-Profits
Register Now
CAPPA welcomes professional firms, non-profits, municipalities, and organizations to participate in the 2026 Career Fair.
This year introduces new features, including student interviews and firm presentations, alongside our traditional expo.
Registration for the Career Fair uses
Handshake
and requires setting up a Handshake profile.
Career Fair Components:
Expo
The heart of the CAPPA Career Fair – all participating firms enjoy a table in the CAPPA building. Network with students and colleagues and reconnect with faculty.
Student Interviews
Frms interested in conducting student interviews can register via Handshake. Private rooms in CAPPA will be assigned in two-hour blocks, during which firms may conduct interviews with students.
To support student engagement, CAPPA will reserve 30 minutes of each two-hour block to schedule interviews based on student requests. The remaining time is available for firms to coordinate drectly with students.
Firms can:
Access
student profiles on Handshake.
Review
student portfolios in advance (CAPPA will provide a direct link after January 26).
Use
the contact information on Handshake to reach out and schedule interviews.
We appreciate your partnership in helping students connect meaningfully with potential employers.
Firm Presentations
The Career Fair encourages firms to make a short public presentation to share their mission, culture, and opportunities with students. Interested firms should register for a time slot on Handshake.
Important Dates for Employers
October 31, 2025
(Friday)
– Early Bird Registration Opens
January 1, 2026
(Thursday) – Early Bird Registration Deadline
February 6, 2026
(Friday) – Final Employer Registration Deadline
February 13, 2026
(Friday) – Student Interview Request Deadline
February 25, 2025
(Wednesday) – CAPPA Career Fair
Registration Details
Employers will
register
through
Handshake
, UTA’s employment platform.
Create
a Handshake Profile to connect with students (required)
Include
a link to your organization’s website
An invoice will be sent after registration
Detailed event information will be emailed upon registration
Overview
Overview
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Interior Design Student Group (IDSG)
Latinos In Architecture (LiA)
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS)
PhD Consortium
Student Planning Association (SPA)
Tau Sigma Delta
Walkable Arlington
Woman's Transportation Seminar (WTS)
Student Employment
Student Accolades
Overview
ARCH 1342 Wheat
ARCH 2551 Boswell
ARCH 3554 Nason
ARCH 3554 Youssefzadeh
ARCH 4557 MacBride
ARCH 4557 Rusher
Graduate Work Overview
ARCH 5594 Faruqui + Dang
ARCH 5670 Jeong
ARCH 5672 Farqui + Dang
Bridge Design Competition
CAPPA 10 Logo Competition
Graduate Assistantships
Study Abroad
Visiting Scholar Program
Career Fair
Questions?
For any other questions not addressed please contact us here.
Contact Us
Address
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
601 W. Nedderman Drive
Suite 203
Arlington, TX 76019-0108
Connect with us
CAPPA Facebook
CAPPA Instagram
CAPPA LinkedIn
Important Links
Give to CAPPA
News
CAPPA SharePoint
Contact