As we prepare to welcome students back to campus and gear up for the fall recruitment season, we want to share a few important updates and opportunities to connect with Merrimack talent.
Fall Career Fair Registration Now Open!
Merrimack will host three specialized career fairs this fall, each designed to help you meet students aligned with your industry needs:
- Biotech, Sciences and Healthcare Internship & Career Fair – Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 1-3 p.m.
- Engineering and Computational Sciences Internship & Career Fair – Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Business Internship & Career Fair – Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 3-5 p.m.
Register by Thursday, Sept. 11 to secure your spot at one or more of these events.
Other Events Coming this fall
- Our annual Professional Development Retreat on Thursday, Nov. 6 – Sponsorship opportunities are available
- Merrimack College Athletes Networking Night – Date TBA
Warriors at Work Co-op Program Updates
Our first cohort for Warriors at Work will begin searching for opportunities in January 2026 to begin in July 2026. If your company offers co-op positions or you would like to discuss developing opportunities with Merrimack, please reach out to the employer relations team.
Connect with Merrimack Students in Meaningful Ways
Whether you’re new to Merrimack or a long-time recruiting partner, there are many ways to engage this academic year:
- Participate in career readiness workshops or classroom panels
- Sign up for an Employer of the Day opportunity
- Engage student clubs to target your opportunities by population
- Host a Career Trek at your office to showcase your company culture and opportunities
Let us help you build an authentic presence with Merrimack students!
A look back – Annual Employer Open House
We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, collaborate and work together toward a shared goal: ensuring Merrimack students have access to meaningful opportunities and graduate career ready.
Your partnership plays a vital role in our students’ success, and we appreciate your continued engagement. We look forward to the next time we can come together!
What’s New at Merrimack?
- We will welcome over 1,000 new freshman this fall across five schools: Girard School of Business, Engineering & Computational Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Education & Social Policy, and Nursing & Health Sciences
- Our new Career Readiness Microcredential ensures students are developing the key competencies employers value most
- The Class of 2024 celebrated record career outcomes! See our student outcomes dashboard for more info.
The Future of Workplace Wellness
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Merrimack College is hosting The Future of Workplace Wellness: Innovation, Performance and Longevity—a first-of-its-kind corporate conference exploring breakthrough research and trends in employee wellbeing.
Join 150+ human resource leaders, wellness professionals and industry changemakers on Merrimack’s campus for a day of expert panels, networking and innovation.
Key topics of the conference will include human performance and mental health, AI in personalized wellness, social determinants of health and culture-building for workforce longevity.
To learn more or register, visit merrimack.edu/wellness.
Updates to Campus
Construction is underway for our new residential halls and lecture hall. This construction will impact parking and traffic on campus this fall. Please keep this in mind as you plan to visit campus.
Academic Calendar Highlights
- September 2 – First Day of Classes
- September 15 – Employer of the Day/Tabling Opportunities Begin
- December 10 – Last Day of Classes
Campus Closures
- October 13-14 – Fall Break
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 26-28 – Thanksgiving Recess
Let’s schedule time to discuss how we can support your 2025-2026 recruitment goals. Students return to campus the week of September 2, and we’d love to plan something with your team this fall!
