During remote instruction, we can use Handshake to schedule virtual interviews and events. Your organization would need to provide the virtual meeting tools.
About Our Students
Learn more about our student body, academic programs, and campus activities.
Volunteer for Programs & Events
If you or your company are interested in participating in events like mock interviews, advisory boards, networking events, and so forth, please fill out this form: Volunteer Interest Form.
On-Campus Interviews (OCI)
On-campus interviews help employers identify candidates early, access diverse applicants, and increase your organization’s visibility. Through Handshake, employers are able to advertise their job or internship opportunities FOR FREE to a vast audience of undergraduate, graduate students and alumni. Handshake streamlines the process of reviewing and selecting candidates to interview and provides the option to schedule on-campus interviews. Please contact Terri Smith, Employer Relations Manager, to schedule an On-Campus Interview date: 856.225.6046
When to Recruit On-Campus
Employers have reported that recruiting is most effective when coordinated with a career fair. Contact the Employer Relations Manager to identify productive on-campus recruiting activities throughout the year. On-campus interview dates are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Be sure to request interview dates as early as possible.
Important Dates 2020 - 2021
All dates are subject to change.
| First Day of Fall Semester | September 3 |
| Labor Day (Offices Closed) | September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Recess (Offices Closed) | November 26 - 29 |
| Last Day of Fall Classes | December 10 |
| Final Exams | December 15 - 21 |
| Winter Recess (Offices Closed) | December 25 - January 3 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Offices Closed) | January 18 |
| Degree Conferral Date for January Graduates | January 18 |
| First Day of Spring Semester | January 19 |
| Spring Recess (Offices Open) | March 13 - March 21 |
| Last Day of Spring Classes | May 3 |
| Final Exams | May 6 - May 12 |
| Degree Conferral Date for May Graduates | May 16 |
| Commencement | May 19 & 20 |
| Memorial Day (Offices Closed) | May 31 |
| Summer Classes | June 1 - August 16 |
| Degree Conferral Date for August Graduates | August 31 |
Candidate Participation in On-Campus Interviews
- Attending our career fairs
- Participating in our speakers series
- Hosting employer information sessions
- Participating in career panel seminars
- Facilitating workshops such as interviewing skills and resume review
- Co-sponsoring campus/club events
- Partnering with faculty for classroom interaction
For more information, please contact Terri F. Smith, Employer Relations Manager at the Rutgers-Camden Career Center, 856.225.6046 or terrif.smith@rutgers.edu.