Engineering Career Fair
February 11, 2025
1:00–6:00 p.m.
Presidents and Deans Halls, The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
Held annually, the Engineering Career Fair is the premier engineering spring recruiting event, typically attended by 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Engineering and from engineering majors in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Business casual attire (especially featuring your employer name or logo) is recommended. It's also advisable to dress in layers, as the venue may start out cool but typically becomes quite warm once it gets busy with attendees. If you wish to wear a name tag, please bring one with you.
Arrival and Check-In
If you are arriving on the morning of the Fair, you can drop off materials—if needed—in front of the Penn Stater at the Presidents Hall entrance (through the intersection in front of the hotel and just to the left). Look for material drop-off signage. Volunteers will be available to help move your materials to your booth location.
After parking your car in one of the lots, enter the building either through the courtyard or the registration area on the lower level. Check in at Conference Registration Desk II on the main level.
When you check in, you will receive an information sheet that includes your booth number(s); if you are planning to interview after the fair, you will receive a packet with instructions. If desired, a student volunteer can show you to your designated booth area.
Materials Shipping
Before the Event
You are responsible for arranging for the shipment of any materials to the Fair, including booths, displays, giveaways, and other materials that you do not plan to transport with you. Please complete and submit the Penn Stater Shipping Form [PDF] at least two weeks before the event. The shipment handling fee includes receipt and storage of materials until the event, as well as one-way delivery to your booth location. Prepayment is required prior to release of exhibit materials.
The Penn Stater will accept shipments up to four (4) business days prior to the start of your event, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ET).
Consult the Conference Concierge (Main Level) for any questions about shipped materials after you have arrived at the venue.
After the Event
If you are taking your materials with you:
- Disassemble your booth (if applicable) and pack up any remaining materials.
- If desired, ask a student volunteer to help you move all materials to the drop-off entrance (front of hotel, outside Presidents Hall).
- Retrieve your vehicle from the parking lot and drive to the drop-off entrance to pick up your materials.
If you are shipping your materials back to your workplace:
- You must make outbound shipping arrangements with your shipping company (UPS, FedEX, DHL, etc.) prior to departure at the end of the Fair.
- Disassemble your booth (if applicable) and pack up any remaining materials.
- Complete and attach shipping labels using your employer's account information. Contact your shipping company to arrange for pickup at the Receiving Dock.
- Transport materials to the Conference Concierge Desk (Main Level) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Student volunteers will be available to help. Penn Stater staff will transport materials to the Receiving Dock.
Meals and Refreshments
The Penn Stater offers two on-site restaurant options to purchase your meals.
Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the day in the Employer Lounge (Courtyard Lounge).
