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Host an Event

Host an in-person or virtual event to connect directly with students and postdocs, showcase your organization, and identify strong candidates for your hiring needs.

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How to Host Your Event

Below are step by step instructions on how to host an event for Stanford students and postdocs.

  1. Register an employer account with Handshake, our online talent recruiting platform. For step-by-step detailed instructions on how to create an account, check out the Handshake visual guide.
  2. Secure an event venue through one of our recommendations below. Please note that all of these locations charge their own fees.
  3. After securing a location, log into Handshake and submit an event request using this step-by-step guide on how to request an event in Handshake.
  4. Our staff will review the event request and you will receive confirmation or a request for further questions.
  1. Register an employer account with Handshake, our online talent recruiting platform. For step-by-step detailed instructions on how to create an account, check out the Handshake visual guide.
  2. Secure an event venue off-campus.
  3. After securing a location, log into Handshake and submit an event request using this step-by-step guide on how to request an event in Handshake.
  4. Our staff will review the event request and you will receive confirmation or a request for further questions.
  1. Register an employer account with Handshake, our online talent recruiting platform. For step-by-step detailed instructions on how to create an account, check out the Handshake visual guide.
  2. Submit a Handshake event request with your virtual event.
  3. Our staff will review the event request and you will receive confirmation or a request for further questions.
  • Stanford is on a quarter system. Please refer to the Recruiting Calendar.
  • We recommend hosting events between weeks 2 - 8 of the quarter.
  • We recommend allowing a minimum of two to three weeks for processing and student marketing to ensure the success of your event.
  • Please review religious observances to avoid potential scheduling conflicts.
  • Stanford Career Education strongly discourages serving alcohol at on- and off-campus events that involve the recruiting of Stanford students. For additional information, please consult guidance provided by Stanford Student Affairs regarding the alcohol policy. Please direct questions regarding this topic to Stanford Career Education's Employer Relations and Outcomes team at recruiting@stanford.edu.
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