Accounting Career Fair

RIT's Accounting Career Fair, sponsored by the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, is an excellent opportunity for students interested in accounting and finance fields to connect with industry experts regarding
co-op and full-time opportunities.

By the Numbers

142

Students and alumni attended in fall 2024

24

Employers participated in fall 2024

62

Representatives recruited in fall 2024

An aerial view of students talking to company representatives at a career fair.

Date and Time

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
1-3 p.m.
Gene Polisseni Center

Interview Day 

There will be an optional Interview Day on Friday, September 13, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Bausch and Lomb Center open to employers attending the career fair. Employers may set up individual interviews with students during the career fair.

Student Information

A list of employers attending and current job postings will be available in Career Connect and the Symplicity Jobs and Careers App. 

Get ready for the career fair by checking out our Career Fair Guide with information on resume reviews, preparing an elevator pitch, and more. 

Interpreting Services: Students are responsible for requesting interpreting services. To submit requests, visit https://myaccess.rit.edu.

about the career fair for students

Employer Information

Registration

Register for the Accounting Career Fair through Career Connect beginning Monday, July 1. A Career Services coordinator will work with your organization to determine whether the event is a good fit or if other options better support your recruiting goals.

Fees

The registration fee is $350 for the fair and includes two recruiters, a six-foot skirted table, and lunch for attending representatives. Additional representatives are $25 per person, up to six representatives.

Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice and is required to secure your space.

Event Schedule


11 a.m.12 p.m.
Booth Set-up


121 p.m.
Lunch


1−3 p.m.
Accounting Career Fair

Credit Card

We accept American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover only. A link for your payment will be provided once your registration is confirmed.
RIT Federal ID # 16-0743140
RIT Tax Exempt # EX-119421

Cancellations 14 days or more before the event are eligible for a full refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations made with less than 14 days’ notice or no-shows.

Before Fair

If you plan to ship your display materials in advance, plan to have your materials arrive no earlier than 2 weeks prior to the event and no later than the day prior to the event.

It is advised to track your packages a few days before the event to assure their arrival. Pre-addressed shipping labels (Avery #5168) can be downloaded here, otherwise copy and paste the address below.

Ship to the following address:

RIT Accounting Career Fair/INSERT COMPANY NAME
Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education
335 John Street
Rochester, NY 14623
ATTN: Natasha House
585-475-5467

Shipped materials will be delivered to your booth the morning of the career fair. Please DO NOT send packages to the Gene Polisseni Center.

After Fair

Have return shipping labels filled out and ready to place on all packages you wish to ship back after the career fair. These items will be shipped out the morning after the career fair, provided that all necessary information is included on the shipping label.

If you are sending a messenger service to retrieve your booth/display, you may direct them to:
Rochester Institute of Technology
Gene Polisseni Center
200 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

Parking for the Gene Polisseni Center will be at U Lot. Parking passes will be sent prior to the event via email. A campus map is available at maps.rit.edu.

If traveling from out of town, consider using UBER, LYFT, or a hotel shuttle service when possible.

Alumni Information

Did you know RIT alumni have full access to RIT career fairs and Career Connect? Whether you graduated four months ago or five years ago, employers are excited to meet RIT Tigers from all years of experience. Check in with your RIT ID at registration and network with employers, students, and other alumni.

Contact Us

Questions?
Feel free to reach out by email.

RIT Career Fair


ritcareerfair@rit.edu