TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
CAREER PATHWAYS CENTER
FALL 2026 QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST
AUGUST
Theme: Start Strong, Start Early
☐ August 17 – First Day of Semester
☐ August 17–21 – Career Kickoff Week
☐ August 19 – Campus Organization Fair
☐ August 24–28 – Internship Awareness Week
☐ August 27 – ⭐ Virtual Student Ambassador Career Conference
☐ August 31–September 5 – Faculty & Staff Career Partner Week
SEPTEMBER
Theme: Prepare to Compete
☐ August 31–September 5 – Career Readiness Month Launch
☐ September 7 – Labor Day (University Closed)
☐ September 7–11 – Resume Development Week
Sponsor: JC Penney
☐ September 13 – JC Penney Suit-Up Event (Meyerland)
☐ September 14–18 – Professional Branding Week
Sponsor: WriteSea
☐ September 21–25 – Interview Readiness Week
☐ September 24 – ⭐ TSU Fall Career Expo & University-Wide Career Conference
☐ September 28–October 2 – Graduate School Preparation Week
OCTOBER
Theme: Explore Career Pathways
☐ October 3–9 – Midterm Exams
☐ October 5–9 – Career Conference Follow-Up Week
☐ October 12–16 – Government & Public Service Careers Week
☐ October 13 – Midterm Grades Due by Noon
☐ October 19–23 – STEM & Innovation Careers Week
☐ October 26–30 – Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week
☐ October 27 – ⭐ National Mentoring Day
TSUNAA Sponsored Day on Campus
NOVEMBER
Theme: Innovate, Lead & Advance
☐ November 2–6 – ⭐ AFROTECH Conference
☐ November 2–6 – Graduate School Readiness Week
☐ November 9–13 – First-Generation Career Success Week
☐ November 16–20 – Entrepreneurship & Leadership Week
☐ November 17 – ⭐ National Entrepreneurs’ Day
☐ November 25–27 – Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)
DECEMBER
Theme: Reflect, Celebrate & Launch
☐ November 30–December 4 – Graduation Career Readiness Week
☐ December 4 – University Study Day
☐ December 5–10 – Final Exams
☐ December 10 – Last Day of Semester
☐ December 14 – ⭐ Employer Thank You Luncheon
☐ December 14–18 – Annual Career Outcomes Review
SIGNATURE EVENTS
⭐ August 27
Virtual Student Ambassador Career Conference
⭐ September 24
TSU Fall Career Expo & University-Wide Career Conference
⭐ October 27
National Mentoring Day
TSUNAA Sponsored Day on Campus
⭐ November 2–6
AFROTECH Conference
⭐ November 17
National Entrepreneurs’ Day
⭐ December 14
Employer Thank You Luncheon
EMPLOYER PARTNERS
🤝 JC Penney
September Resume Development Week
September 13 Suit-Up Event
🤝 WriteSea
September Professional Branding Week
🤝 TSUNAA
Mentor Appreciation Drive
National Mentoring Day Programming
For Employer Engagement Opportunities:
• Recruit on Handshake
• Participate in the Career Expo
• Host Information Sessions
• Conduct Mock Interviews
• Offer Internships & Micro-Internships
• Join the CPC Career Alliance Network
For Faculty Engagement Opportunities:
• Integrate Career Readiness into Coursework
• Promote CPC Programs
• Refer Students to Career Services
• Invite Employers into the Classroom
• Support Internship & Experiential Learning Initiatives
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