Parking
Parking information is being finalized and will be shared closer to the fair.
Recruiters · Fall 2026
Career Discovery Fair
Meet 3,000+ first-year engineering students as they explore majors and industries. Build your brand early and connect with future talent.
- Date
- Tue, Nov 17 · 9 AM – 4 PM
- Location
- Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
- Registration opens
- May 18, 2026 · Symplicity
- Cost
- Free for companies
About the fair
The SEC Engineering Career Discovery Fair is planned, organized, and staffed by the Student Engineers’ Council, and is the newest event aimed at educating freshman engineers on engineering industries.
It is not primarily a recruiting event, but participating companies can identify talent early, build meaningful connections, offer insights, and grow brand visibility.
Date & time
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Nov 17 | Career Discovery Fair | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center |
How to register
All registrations are handled through Symplicity (HireAggies). Registration opens May 18, 2026.
Create a Symplicity account
Create an account for your organization at tamu-csm.symplicity.com. Allow 2–3 business days for approval.
Register for the Fall 2026 Career Discovery Fair
Once approved, log in and find “SEC Career Discovery Fair (Fall 2026).”
Parking, booth & shipping
Booth & shipping
Booth and shipping information is being finalized and will be shared closer to the fair.
Local hotels
Near campus and the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. Book early.
| Hotel | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| The Stella Hotel | (979) 421-4000 | 4100 Lake Atlas Dr |
| The George | (979) 485-5638 | 180 Century Ct |
| Cavalry Court | (844) 313-7337 | 200 Century Ct |
| The Texas A&M Hotel | (979) 260-5000 | 177 Joe Routt Blvd |
| Hyatt Place | (979) 846-9800 | 1100 University Dr. East |
| Holiday Inn Express | (979) 846-8700 | 1203 University Dr. East |
| Hampton Inn | (979) 846-0184 | 320 Texas Ave. South |
| Best Western Premiere | (979) 731-5300 | 1920 Austin’s Colony Pkwy |
| Courtyard Marriott | (979) 695-8111 | 3939 Highway 6 South |
| Four Points by Sheraton | (979) 693-1741 | 1503 Texas Ave. South |
| Best Western Plus Inn & Suites | (979) 704-6444 | 950 Arrington Rd |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | (979) 704-6100 | 1838 Graham Rd |
| Fairfield Inn | (979) 268-1552 | 4613 South Texas Ave |
| Days Inn | (979) 696-6988 | 2514 Texas Ave |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott | (979) 260-8500 | 1300 University Dr. East |
| Ramada College Station | (979) 846-0300 | 506 Earl Rudder Fwy. South |
Contact us
Email is the best way to reach the Engineering Development team. Phone availability is limited.
Phone
- Dreux Larsen ’27Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 Engineering Development Co-Chair (832) 245-3543
- Isabelle Planty ’28Spring 2026 & Fall 2026 Engineering Development Co-Chair (817) 395-8686
Office
Zachry 450E · (979) 847-8567
Mailing address
Student Engineers’ Council
ATTN: Career Discovery Fair
3127 Texas A&M University (TAMU)
College Station, TX 77843-3127