All activities for the Career & Internship Expo are individually priced. You will receive one total invoice after submitting your registration form.

New companies receive a discount! Email Maggie Cutler at maggiecu@usc.edu to learn more.

Career & Internship Fair:

• Early-Bird For-Profit: $500
• Regular For-Profit: $550
• Non-Profit/Government: $200
• Late Registration: $650

Organization Trojan Talk:

• For-Profit: $20
• Non-Profit/Government: $20

Meet & Greet / Coding Challenge/Case Study:

• For-Profit: $20
• Non-Profit/Government: $20

Organization Interviews: $50 per table reservation

Top FAQ’s:

Is the Career & Internship Expo different from the Viterbi Career & Internship Fair?

No, the Fair is a part of the Career & Internship Expo and not a stand-alone event. The Career & Internship Expo refers to all activities hosted throughout the week, including Meet & Greets, Trojan Talks, Case Studies, Coding Challenges, and Fair. 

Are the Career & Internship Expo events on different days?

Yes, activities occur on different days throughout the week. Some are hosted simultaneously, like Trojan Talks and Meet & Greets. The Career & Internship Fair and on-campus interviews are hosted on separate days. The schedule of activities is below:

• February 7th - 8th: Trojan Talks and Meet & Greets
• February 9th: On-Campus Career & Internship Fair
• February 10th-11th: On-Campus Interviews

Are all activities On-Campus?

No, to accommodate all employers, some activities are offered virtually, and others are on-campus. 

Trojan Talks may be hosted on-campus or virtually. Meet & Greets the Career & Internship Fair, and on-campus interviews after the Expo will be hosted on-campus. 

Visiting Campus - What are the COVID-19 guidelines? 

USC has taken several significant actions to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, similar to steps the city of Los Angeles and other local municipalities have announced.

• View the Viterbi Campus Visitor Guidelines
• Visit the USC COVID-19 Resources Center or Trojan Community Guidelines to learn more about USC's return to campus policies and plans.

USC continues to monitor the rapidly evolving situation in light of information from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health about the community's spread of the virus in the county.

The university’s leadership will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as the situation evolves.

What is the Career & Internship Expo App?

The Career & Internship Expo App allows students to view and register for the Career & Internship Expo events, manage their schedule, and view the Fair employers and map on one platform. 

You can download the Career & Internship Expo app here.

How long does the Career & Internship Expo last?

The Spring Career & Internship Expo runs from Monday, February 7th to Friday, February 11th. Below are the specific time frames:

• February 7th - 8th: Trojan Talks and Meet & Greets 10 am - 4 pm
• February 9th: On-Campus Career & Internship Fair 10 am - 3 pm 
• February 10th-11th: On-Campus Interviews 9 am - 5 pm 

What should I bring with me to the Career & Internship Expo?

• We suggest that in addition to booth items and handouts, you bring paperweights, hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses with you. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. (You may request vegan and gluten-free options during registration.)
• Trojan Check - Make sure your entire team visiting campus completed the daily symptom checker and has proof of vaccination or negative COVID test. Without a completed Trojan Check, you will not be permitted on campus. Learn more by visiting the  Viterbi Campus Visitor Guidelines.
• For indoor activities - Please bring a mask. Every person, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask indoors. Learn more by visiting the  Viterbi Campus Visitor Guidelines.

Is the Career & Internship Expo indoors?

Trojan Talks & Meet & Greets - On-campus activities will be hosted indoors in Ronald Tutor Hall or the Michelson Center. You will receive specific locations after you select your activities. 

Virtual Trojan Talks will be hosted on Zoom. 

Career & Internship Fair - The fair is located outdoors in the Epstein Family Plaza (engineering quad) at the University of Southern California’s campus. Registration includes a sun umbrella, but you should plan for the outdoor event, as it is rain or shine.

What if I only want to table at the Fair?

You can select only to table at the Career & Internship Fair from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. When you register for the Career & Internship Expo, you have the option of selecting all of the activities that you would like to participate in.

How many representatives does a company have to bring to participate?

You can bring up to ten representatives for the Career & Internship Expo, but we generally recommend the following:

To participate in the Fair: At least two representatives. 

To participate in the Fair and another event like a Meet & Greet to Trojan Talk: At least three-four representatives.

How many Engineering students attend the Career & Internship Expo?

The Career & Internship Expo is outdoors in an uncontrolled space, so we cannot provide an exact attendee count. However, based on the previous Career & Internship Expos, we have seen upwards of 3,000 Viterbi engineering students attend.

Registration:

How do I register for a Career & Internship Expo Event?

Our registration includes all of the Career & Internship Expo offerings in one form for your convenience. To register:

1. Click “Register” on the Career & Internship Expo Event page.
2. Login and navigate to Events > Career Fairs. 

You may register for the Fair, Meet & Greets, Trojan Talk, and Coding Challenge/Case Study by selecting them on the Days/Events attending buttons.

3. After selecting your desired events indicate your preferred session time.
4. Submit your registration form.
5. VCC staff will reach out to you to confirm your selected Career & Internship Expo Events.

What if another employer already reserved the event and time I selected?

After you submit your registration, a member of the VCC staff will reach out to you to confirm your Career & Internship Expo selections. If the selection you made is unavailable, they will provide you with alternative times. You may choose to take the alternative time or remove that event from your registration.

If I have already registered for the Fair, how do I add other Career & Internship Expo events?

We can easily update your registration for you. Email vcareers@usc.edu to add additional Career & Internship Expo events, and a member of our staff will reach out to confirm your selections and availability.

How much does the Career & Internship Expo cost?

The Career & Internship Expo has pricing tiers, depending on your registration and employer type:

Career & Internship Fair:

• Early-Bird For-Profit: $500
• Regular For-Profit: $550
• Non-Profit/Government: $200
• Late Registration: $650

Organization Trojan Talk:

• For-Profit: $20
• Non-Profit/Government: $20

Meet & Greet / Coding Challenge/Case Study:

• For-Profit: $20
• Non-Profit/Government: $20

Organization Interviews: $50 per table reservation

New employers receive $100 off of their registration – Email maggiecu@usc.edu for details and to have the discount applied to your registration.

Can I only participate in a Trojan Talk or Meet & Greet and NOT the Career & Internship Fair? 

No - Every registration must have a minimum of the Career & Internship Fair registration. Add-on activities are optional. 

Does it cost extra to have an event added to my Career & Internship Expo registration?

Yes – Your Career & Internship Expo registration includes Career Fair and any add-on activities you would like to have. For pricing, see above. 

Does it cost extra for an additional table?

Yes – You may select to add additional tables under the “Extras” section of your registration form. There is a $100 fee to add a table.

What is included in my Career & Internship Expo registration?

Every Career & Internship Expo registration includes: 

• Breakfast
• Refreshments 
• Boxed lunch for up to 10 representatives
• 6-Foot Table with Sun Umbrella
• Parking Permit for Up to 3 Vehicles
• Career Fair entry for up to 10 Organization Representatives

What is the deadline to register for a Career & Internship Expo event?

The deadline to register is January 26th, 2022. While Viterbi Career Connections occasionally allows late registrations, there is a $100 late registration fee for registrations received after the deadline. 

How do I register after the deadline?

You can email vcareers@usc.edu to have the registration temporarily re-opened for you to register online. VCC will give a time frame for you to log in and register.

How do I cancel my registration?

Cancellations must be made in writing to vcareers@usc.edu before the close of business at least seven (7) days before the event. Any cancellations after that date will be billed for the full registration fee.

Payment:

When is payment for the Career & Internship Expo due?

Payment is due on or before the day of the event – February 9th, 2022

Can I pay after the due date?

Yes – Payments after the due date are subject to a $100 late processing fee.

I don’t remember if I paid for my registration; how do I know?

You can view your Career & Internship Expo invoice anytime by going to your employer account on the Viterbi recruiting platform:

Go to the “My Account” section > Invoices > View your unpaid invoices. If an invoice has a balance of 0.00, it has been paid.

You will also receive a logistics email before the Career & Internship Expo, and in the email, you will be notified if you have an existing balance.

Can I pay online?

You can pay for your invoice by going to your employer account on the Viterbi recruiting platform >  “My Account” section > Invoices > Select the invoice by clicking on the invoice hyperlink > select “Pay by Credit Card”

I see an “ERROR!” message every time that I try to pay for my registration. Why?

Our online merchant currently only accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. If you are paying by American Express, you must complete and return a one-time Credit Card Authorization Form. Email vcareers@usc.edu for the form and instructions on how to complete your payment.

Can I pay by check?

Yes – Please address checks to Viterbi Career Connections and send them to the below address. Allow us to receive and process the check for at least one week to avoid a late payment fee.

Viterbi Career Connections

3710 S. McClintock Ave, RTH 218

Los Angeles, CA 90089-2900 <- remember to include our inter-University mail code! It is how the check is routed to our office. If it is missing this code, the check may be lost.

I require a W9 to complete my payment. Where can I find it?

Email maggiecu@usc.edu for our updated W9 form.

I have already paid for my Career & Internship Expo registration, but I can no longer make it. Can I receive a refund?

For events with a fee, including Viterbi Career & Internship Expo, refunds will only be issued when cancellation is made in writing to vcareers@usc.edu before the close of business at least seven business days in advance of the event, or as indicated in the Cancellation Policy on the event page. Any cancellations after that date will be liable for the full registration fee.

Logistics:

I haven’t received any logistic emails; how do I know where to go at the Career & Internship Expo?

We send logistics emails for the Career & Internship Expo in the weeks leading up to the event. The emails are sent to the email address that was used in your registration form.

If you registered for the Career & Internship Expo using a generic recruiting email, please check that email for the Career & Internship Expo logistics email. If you cannot find the email, please email us at vcareers@usc.edu, and we will forward it to you.

How do I ship my fair materials to USC for the Career & Internship Fair?

All materials must be sent to Speedy’s Moving Company. Send all materials to:

Speedy’s Moving Company / Ben Gonzalez
10736 Jefferson Blvd. #814
Culver City, CA, 90230

Write “USC Viterbi Career & Internship Expo, Your Company Name, Box # of total # boxes” on all boxes. If you want materials shipped back to you, please bring a completed shipping label for each package.

For questions regarding your packages, contact Speedy’s at 310.447.2952.

What is the deadline to ship my fair materials?

Boxes, packages, and display materials may arrive at Speedy’s up to 4 weeks before the event but no later than one week before the event. 

Where do I park for the Career & Internship Fair?

Parking is located at the Grand Avenue Parking Structure, just off campus on Jefferson Blvd. and Hope St. Three (3) pre-paid parking spaces are included per registration. Additional permits are $14/car. 

When you arrive in the morning, let the attendant know you are here for the Viterbi Career & Internship Fair and provide your company name. You will be given a parking pass.

How do I get from the parking structure to the Fair?

You can use the shuttle on the ground floor of the Parking Center. Shuttles will have paper signs posted in the front windows with the event name. Shuttles will drop you off in front of Michelson Hall located at McClintock & Downy Way.

How do I locate the employer check-in at Career & Internship Expo?

The shuttle will drop you off in front of Michelson Hall. From there, walk east on Downey Way and turn right after you pass Olin Hall to the Epstein Family Plaza. View the map below.

What is the shuttle schedule?

Shuttles will run every 15-20 minutes from 8:00 – 11:00 AM and again from 2:00 – 4:00 PM between the Grad Avenue Parking Structure and Michelson Hall. 

What if I am taking rideshare services to the Career & Internship Expo?

If you are using Uber/Lyft, you may use the address of Michelson Hall, located at 1002 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089 to be dropped off near employer check-in.

Where will my booth be located?

Employer booths are placed in the Epstein Family Plaza. You will be given your booth location at employer check-in on the morning of the Career & Internship Expo, and volunteers will be available to walk you to your booth. You can also view your booth location via the Career & Internship Expo map on the Event App on the day of the Expo.

Amenities:

Is lunch included in the Career & Internship Expo?

Yes – You will receive your lunch tickets at employer check-in.

What if I have food restrictions?

You can request a vegetarian lunch option in your Career & Internship Expo registration, under the “Extras” section of the form. If you require a vegan or gluten-free option, contact us at vcareers@usc.edu, and we will arrange to have them available for you.

When and where is lunch served at the Career & Internship Expo?

Lunch is served at 11:30 am at two locations:

1. Employer check-in booth
2. Information booth

I don’t have a lunch ticket – How do I receive lunch?

We order lunches based on the numbers provided in each employer’s registration form. If you bring more representatives than you listed in your registration, we will begin serving lunches to non-ticketed representatives at 12:30 pm. These will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis.

Can I bring my support animal with me to the Career & Internship Expo?

While service animals are permitted on campus, we cannot allow support animals at the Career & Internship Expo.

Are there nursing areas near the Career & Internship Expo for mothers?

There is a designated space in the women’s locker room at the Lyon Center and TCC 315 in the Tutor Campus Center. The room in Lyon Center is closest for anyone requiring this space. 

If your question was not answered here, please email us at vcareers@usc.edu, and we will assist you.

Safe Return to Campus

USC has taken several significant actions to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, similar to steps the city of Los Angeles and other local municipalities have announced.

• View the Viterbi Campus Visitor Guidelines
• Visit the USC COVID-19 Resources Center or Trojan Community Guidelines to find out more about USC's return to campus policies and plans.

We are continuing to monitor the rapidly evolving situation in light of information from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health about the community spread of the virus in the county.

The university’s leadership will continue to monitor the situation closely and will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.

Research student demographics to learn more about Viterbi before you recruit.

View the Viterbi Student Profile

• Navigate to Enrollments
• Search for University of Southern California
• Select which Degree Level(s)
• Filter columns to find the demographics you would like to see

Have questions about the Expo?

Email us at vcareers@usc.edu