Overview
The UConn Business Career Development Office looks forward to working with Honors students to support their professional growth and career development. Business Honors students who complete at least 5 of the action steps below can complete their "Engagement in the Field" requirement.
To receive credit for attendance at these events, students must email recruit.business@uconn.edu (Subject line: Honors Attendance) with the following information after each event attended: Title of the Event, Date attended, and one-line of summary for the event (if you are using a combination of the three Career Tuesday or Tap in Tuesday events, please wait until three are completed to report your attendance).
Once all five events have been attended, email recruit.business@uconn.edu to confirm you have completed the requirement, who will then share approval with your Faculty Honors Advisor.
See more information about the UConn Business Honors Program here.
Event List for Spring 2026
Each of the following will satisfy one of the five required engagement events:
One-on-One Resume Review session with a Business Career Coach (Appointment Link)
- Students may schedule an in-person or virtual one-on-one meeting with any Business Career Coach to review your career journey as told through a resume. It is recommended that students update their resume each semester, and be sure to identify Honors Status clearly.
One-on-One Practice Interview with a Business Career Coach (Appointment Link)
- While AI resources such as Quincia are a great starting point, meeting one-on-one with a career coach lets you sharpen your interview skills and get immediate, personalized feedback.
Internship and Co-op Fair - Tuesday, February 3th (Register Here)
- 11am-3pm EST, 3rd Floor, Student Union on the Storrs Campus (open to any UConn student)
Storrs BCLC Networking Forum - Wednesday, February 18th
- 6pm-8pm EST, in-person at the Student Union Ballroom on the Storrs Campus. Students must email amanda.spada@uconn.edu by February 13th to register.
- Students will practice their networking skills with professionals—including alumni, faculty, staff, and upperclassmen—through a “speed networking” experience. Students should wear business professional attire and are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Honors students must attend the entire event to receive credit.
UConn Stamford Career Fair - Wednesday, March 11th (Register Here)
- 1:30pm-4pm EST, Main Concourse on the Stamford Campus (open to any UConn student)
UConn Spring Career Fair - Wednesday, March 25th (Register Here)
- 11am-3pm EST, UConn Volleyball Center on the Storrs Campus (open to any UConn student)
Stamford BCLC Networking Forum - Thursday, March 26th
- 5pm-7:30pm, in person at the Genre Auditorium on the Stamford campus. Students must kamela.persaud@uconn.edu no later than March 15 to register.
- An evening designed to foster meaningful connections across class years and industries. The program will feature brief introductions followed by open networking in a welcoming, informal setting with a rotating schedule. The event will conclude with an opportunity for alumni to provide constructive feedback to students. Dress is Business Casual. Honors students must attend the entire event to receive credit.
Students must attend three of the following to satisfy a maximum of one of the five required engagement events:
Business Career Tuesday (Weekly Updates)
- Tuesdays from 12pm-2:30pm, in-person in the School of Business Atrium on the Storrs Campus
- These are Employer visits usually structured as tabling events, where you can swing by anytime. Plan to stay for 15-20 minutes to connect with employers and learn about opportunities.
UConn Hartford Tap in Tuesdays (Weekly Updates)