Key Dates
Timeline for Corporate Participation
Partnerships available for Fall 2026 Internship Programs
Summer 2026 |
For companies interested in offering continued internships (no program fee required). |
Spring 2027 |
Companies are recommended to commit to program by September 17, 2026. Spring internships run from January 20, 2027 - May 5, 2027. |
Fall 2027 |
Companies are recommended to commit to program by February 11, 2027. Fall internships run from August 24, 2027 - December 8, 2027. |
Recruiting Timeline for Spring 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep. 9-10 (in person) Oct. 7 (virtual) |
Grainger Engineering Career Fair (optional) |
| Sep. 17 | Recommended deadline to commit to Spring 2026 program |
| Sep. 23, 2026 - Nov. 13, 2026 | Review and interview period for companies. Resume books and rosters to be shared. |
| Oct. 13 | In-person networking event with candidates in Champaign I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Chancellor Ballroom, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
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| Oct. 13-14 | City Scholars On-campus Employer Interviews - interview rooms available in Engineering Career Services |
| Nov. 9 | The matching page opens for Corporate Partners, who can begin submitting their rankings through the Partner Portal until the matching deadline on Nov. 13, 2026. Note: Students will submit their rankings on Nov. 8. Partners may continue interviewing candidates until the ranking deadline. |
| Nov. 13 | Matching preference deadline |
| Nov. 18 | Matches announced |
| Dec. 3 | End of semester City Scholar Partner Luncheon (optional) |
| Dec. 11-17 | Final examinations for students |