Career Expo

​​​​​​​Thursday, February 24, 2022
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Springfield Expo Center - 635 E. St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO
Directions to the Springfield EXPO Center: http://springfieldexpo.com/contact-us/

Students:

See Handshake Information about the Career Expo

Registration to the career fair is preferred but is not required.

Details about Career Fair Workshops & Resume Madness Events prior to the Career Fair will be posted soon.

Professional attire is expected to be worn at the Career Expo 

Recommended that all attendees participate in a Career Fair Workshop & have Resume reviewed prior to the Career Expo.

Employers:

Employers are invited to attend our annual Career Expo (open to all current students / alumni of Missouri State University, Drury University, Evangel University & Southwest Baptist University).

Registration:

Standard rate: $400

Non-Profit Organizations/Government rate: $275

Employer Career Expo Registration: Click here to register!

Registration Deadline: February 10, 2022

All payments for registration are due by February 10, 2022.

Credit card transactions charge a 2.75% processing fee after transaction

for the Career Expo.

View Expo booth layout map

Shuttle service

  • Continuous-looping shuttle service is provided from campus locations to the Expo Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending by 4:00 p.m., with stops at Bear Park South, Carrington Hall, Plaster Student Union, the Jordan Valley Car Park, and the front door of the Expo Center.
  • Students may also take the Kentwood shuttle and walk across the street.

Parking options

  • Lot 39 is open parking with any university parking permit. It is located south of Kentwood Hall; enter the lot from Walnut St.
  • Parking is available in the Jordan Valley Car Park at 815 E. St. Louis St. (just east of the Expo Center). The cost is $5 (cash only).
  • Some parking may be available across the street in the University Plaza Convention Center parking lot.
  • Other options may be available near the Expo Center.

Professional headshots from Photographic Services

For individuals who would like to have a professional photograph for their LinkedIn profiles, photographers will be available during the event to take professional headshots. These can be purchased for $5 through Photographic Services.