Employer Information

Information for employers seeking to participate in the SCIS Career Fair

CSCR Supporter Networking Reception

September 8, 2025
6 pm to 8 pm

A networking reception will be available to CSCR's support companies and students. During this time, students will have an opportunity to network with employers before heading into career fair week. Companies will talk about their organizations, their recruitment process, and opportunities that are available. Students will have an opportunity to obtain answers to their questions.

Fall 2025 Supply Chain and Information Systems Career Fair

September 9-11, 2025
11 am to 4 pm

The Fall SCIS Career Fair will be held on September 9th, 10th, and 11th, from 11 am to 4 pm. CSCR Supporters may attend any two days of the in-person career fair. Smeal Business Career Center Partners may attend one day of the in-person career fair. Others may attend the in-person career fair with a registration fee of $1,395 which includes lunch for 4 representatives and one interview room (if available) from 8-5 pm the day after. Employers will have the opportunity to target their recruiting efforts by meeting with qualified students, interviewing candidates, and selecting top students from Penn State supply chain, management information systems, industrial engineering, and information systems and technology programs.

Once available, you can use the PENN STATE GO APP! We've set all majors and positions to select all by default. To personalize your experience, please choose your preferred options.

Photo/Video Disclaimer: By registering for this event, you are consenting to be photographed or filmed for use in future Smeal/CSCR marketing materials and information.

Employer Resources

Registration

Booth Shipping

  • You may ship your booth and/or materials prior to the fair. We will accept shipments beginning August 29th. Please label freight 1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc. to aid in confirming complete shipment arrival. Shipments should be sent to:
    • Tracie Shannon, Center for Supply Chain Research
      Penn State University
      Spring 2025 Supply Chain & Information Systems Career Fair
      488 Business Building / 475 Shortlidge Road
      University Park, PA 16802

Return Booth Shipping

  • Following the day of the career fair, FedEx and UPS pick-ups have been scheduled for return shipments. Please be sure to bring your shipping labels with you as you will be responsible for packing/labeling your wares and delivering them to the staging area.

Hotel Information

Day of Event Logistics

  • GPS location is 475 Shortlidge Road, University Park, Pennsylvania

NEW PARKING PROCEDURES

SCIS Supporter Networking Reception - September 8 - Access Code 

SCIS Career Fair Day 1 - September 9 - Access Code 

SCIS Career Fair Day 2 - September 10 - Access Code 

SCIS Career Fair Day 3 - September 11 - Access Code

  • Select filters and access codes (above garage choices).
  • Select Filters & Access Codes which is located under the event name and date.
  • Once you click the link, you will enter the access code (provided above) at the bottom and click "Apply".
  • Select a parking area for your visit - East Parking Deck recommended, click "Reserve".
  • Login with an existing account, create an account, or continue as guest.
  • Enter all required information to complete the reservation - the license plate information entered MUST match that of the vehicle parked on campus
    • If you are renting a vehicle, you must know the license plate prior to making the reservation.
  • You will receive an email to confirm your parking reservation.
  • Park at the designated parking lot - East Parking Deck, 1965 Bigler Road
  • Scan or print the QR code from your email to enter the garage. If the run into issues, please contact parking at 814-865-1436.
  • Check-in at the Business Building Atrium begins at 9 am.
  • Freight will be delivered to your table.
  • Registration includes up to 4 representatives.
  • Lunch will be provided for recruiters.

All questions related to the career fair may be directed to Tracie Shannon.