Packaging Career Fair

RIT's Packaging and Graphic Media Science Career Fair connects our innovative packaging and graphic media science students with industry professionals.

Our programs' multidisciplinary curriculums prepare students to design, develop, and test sustainable product packaging for a variety of industries including food, medical products, and consumer goods. Our students excel in graphic media and communications and are ready to make an impact through co-op and full-time opportunities in a broad range of industries.

By the Numbers

112

Students and alumni attended in spring 2024

33

Employers participated in spring 2024

90

Representatives recruited in spring 2024

An aerial view of students talking with recruiters during a career fair in the Gordon Field House.

Date and Time

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
12:30-5 p.m.
Gene Polisseni Center

Interview Day

There will be an optional Interview Day on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gene Polisseni 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 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.

Employer Information

Registration

Register for the Packaging and Graphic Media Science Career Fair through Career Connect beginning December 1, 2024. 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.

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Fees

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

The optional Interview Day registration fee is $100 for two recruiters. Additional representatives are $25 per person.

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

Event Schedule


10-10:30 a.m.
Set up


11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch


12:30-5 p.m.
Employer tables open to students

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 two 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 Packaging Career Fair/INSERT COMPANY NAME
Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education
335 John Street
Rochester, NY 14623
ATTN: David Travaglini
585-475-2124

Shipped materials will be delivered to your booth the morning of the career fair. Please DO NOT send packages to 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
Gordon Field House
149 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

A parking pass is emailed to event registrants. Please use one pass per company and plan to carpool. Parking is very limited.

You are welcome to drop off items at Gene Polisseni Center before parking in C Lot or B Lot, which will have shuttle services available. A campus map is available at maps.rit.edu.

Alumni Information

Did you know RIT alumni have full access to RIT career fairs? 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