COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE FALL CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center
355 N Martin Jischke Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
The College of Agriculture hosts a career fair in the fall and spring semesters. More than 250 companies and 1500 candidates attend annually. Students and alumni are provided the opportunity to learn about their organizations, submit resumes, and interview for permanent or internship positions.
Students who are freshmen and sophomores, have related majors in other colleges at Purdue, and are from partner institutions are welcome to join upper-level Agricultural students at the career fairs to learn about careers and develop the art of professional conversations.
CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT QUESTIONS
Charlotte Owings, Assistant Director for Career Services
Office of Academic Programs
Phone: 765-494-8470
E-mail: agcareerfair@purdue.edu
CAREER FAIR INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
- The College of Agriculture partners with Purdue’s Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) to implement registrations. Employers will use the Purdue Career Gateway to register.
- Employers may register for a maximum of three tables. Each table registration fee includes two representatives. One additional rep can be added per table for an additional fee (See Registration Packages and Fees).
- Payment must be submitted online by credit/debit card. Your invoice and event details can be found in your Purdue Gateway account after your registration has been processed.
- Payments will be submitted directly through Purdue Gateway. Your registration is not considered confirmed until payment has been processed.
- New Career Gateway accounts will need to be approved by the CCO before their fair registration can be processed. It may take the College of Agriculture 3-5 business days to process fair registrations for new accounts.
- Employers should have a copy of their company’s logo ready when completing their registration form. White backgrounds appear best and only JPG or PNG file formats are accepted.
- Employers will indicate if electricity is needed on the registration form. Employers requesting electricity will likely be placed in the center of the room. Electrical spaces are limited and will be prioritized by registration dates. Booth assignments are made according to electrical needs, order of registration, and number of tables requested.
- Recruiters are asked to bring their official company name badges. Purdue alumni will be invited to wear an alumni pin. Registrants will indicate their alumni status on the fair registration form.
- Large Company (50 or more employees): $500.00
- Small Company (fewer than 50 employees): $350.00
- Non-Profit Organization: $200.00
- Additional Representative Fee: $150.00
NOTE: An additional table is required if more than three representatives plan to attend.
COMPANY REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
- One 6’ x 30” skirted table and two chairs.
- Registration and lunch for a maximum of two company representatives.
- Electricity access if requested.
- Wireless Internet Connection – Companies must provide their own hardware (computers, wireless network cards). Instructions and passwords to login to the campus wireless network will be provided.
- One parking pass (See Parking Pass Details)
- Access to Resume Books
- One additional company representative
- One extra chair (No extra table)
- One lunch
- One additional parking pass
Please note that attendance at this event is limited to registered guests. Individuals that are not registered in advance may be asked to leave.
Cancellation and Late Payment Policy
Equipment, parking and hospitality are ordered based on the number of registrations. After confirming registration, your company’s attendance is promoted to students immediately.
Late Payment Policy – Payment is required to complete registration. If payment is not received by August 28, then requested booths will be canceled or reassigned.
Fee Refund Policy – A full refund will be given if cancellation is made by August 28 at noon (EST). Cancellations after August 28 are non-refundable.
- Registered employers must arrive between 8:00 AM and 9:45 AM EST to receive a parking pass. Your pass will be handed to you at the Circle Drive located behind the Cordova Recreational Sports Center (Co-Rec).
- Prior to parking, employers may drop off displays or materials at the Circle Drive and volunteers will assist employers with getting items to their booth.
- Employers will park in the lot accessible by N. Martin Jischke Drive, east of Rankin Track and Field Complex. This lot has 140 spaces. Parking in the Rankin lot will be available on a first-come first serve basis. Your registration includes one parking pass. Please carpool.
- Parking is limited to standard-size vehicles. Please inform the fair organizers in advance if you require special accommodation at least one week prior to the fair.
PLANT YOUR PATH: RESUME REVIEW & MOCK INTERVIEWS
ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW DAY
Shipping instructions will be emailed to registered participants in advance of the event.
All display items or materials MUST be received by 4:00 PM EST, Thursday, October 1. The university does not receive deliveries over the weekend. Location details to follow.
If you will be traveling to campus, please visit Purdue Conferences Lodging site for information regarding hotel accommodations.
There are 31 majors within College of Agriculture. Use this link to learn details about the majors and the departments that house them.
ADDITIONAL RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Post Your Job Opening on the College of Agriculture Website
You can share your agriculture-related permanent, seasonal, or internship positions on the College of Agriculture Career Services website. To submit your posting, email a PDF document or direct link of your position to AgJobs@purdue.edu.
The position information will be posted on the College of Agriculture Internship and Job Board. The site is public and promoted to current College of Agriculture students from all majors and recent alumni. There is no charge for this service.
Your job notice attachment must include the following:
- Company Name
- Job Title and Description
- Job Location
- Background/Requirements
- Contact Person and Information
- Application Deadline (if applicable)
- How To Apply
Jobs will be posted on the website for 60 days unless there is an application deadline.
Post Your Job Opening on Purdue Center for career opportunities (CCO)
Reasons to Post in MyCCO@Purdue
- Utilize year-round hiring opportunities without having to come to campus.
- Source candidates from all majors for both internships and full-time positions.
- Greater Lafayette Community employers can post part-time opportunities for students, including Federal Work-Study positions.
Posting Done in Six Steps
- Log into or create a MyCCO@Purdue account.
- Click on “Jobs > Job Postings” in the left navigation bar.
- Click on the “Post a Job” button.
- Click "Post to This School Only" for free to Purdue University students only.
- Complete the online form. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk.
- Click “Submit” to save the job to your account and to post it to Purdue University.
For more information on how to post open positions visit Purdue CCO.
Purdue Agriculture invites companies of all sizes to visit our campus. Your campus visit may include meeting with faculty and staff in departments, including academic heads, career services coordinators and students. To schedule an industry visit please contact the Department Career Coordinators.
Students are choosing to build their network, and preparing for academic and professional success by establishing relationships early. Campus-wide, there are nearly 1,000 Student Organizations from which to choose. To view our list 40+ College of Agriculture student organizations, visit Purdue College of Agriculture Student Organizations. Visit BoilerLink to search more opportunities and connect with others.
Future College of Agriculture Career Fair Dates
- SPRING 2027: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
- FALL 2027: Tuesday, October 5, 2027
- SPRING 2028: Wednesday, February 23, 2028
- FALL 2028: Tuesday, October 3, 2028
- SPRING 2029: Wednesday, February 28, 2029
If you are a new employer or have changed roles, and you have not received email communications from the College of Agriculture before, complete this form to be added to the notification list. You will receive an email announcement when registration opens for the College of Agriculture fall and spring career fairs.
Visit the Purdue CCO Career Fair website for more information about travel and additional fairs.
Select departments in the College of Agriculture host additional career fairs. Visit the department websites for details using the links below.
