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What are some local hotels that I can stay at?
How do I get to RPI from...?
How can I advertise to students?
Where should I mail all my packages to?
Will the Career Fair provide food for the corporate representatives?
When is set-up/take-down for the fair?
What is EMAC?
What sets a Lally MBA apart from other MBA programs?
What were the average starting salaries last year?
What is the Career Fair Telephone and Fax Number?
How do I pay for the Career Fair and related fees?
When will I be billed for the Career Fair?
What is RPI Federal Tax ID?

What are some local hotels that I can stay at?

The most convenient to Rensselaer's Campus:
Best Western Rensselaer Inn
1800 Sixth Avenue
Troy, New York 12180
(518)274-3210
www.bestwesternnewyork.com
Franklin Square Inn & Suites
One Fourth Street
Troy, New York 12180
(518)274-8800

Located within 1/2 hour drive from Rensselaer's Campus:
*Century House Inn
997 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
(518)785-0931
(888)674-6873
www.thecenturyhouse.com
Hampton Inn
981 New Loudon Road
Latham, New York 12110
(518)785-0000
(800)HAMPTON
www.hamptoninn.com
*The Desmond
660 Albany-Shaker Road
Albany, New York
(518)869-8100
www.desmondny.com
Holiday Inn, Latham
946 New Loudon Road
Latham, New York
(518)783-6161
www.holidayinn.com
*Marriott
189 Wolf Road
Albany, New York
(518)458-8444
www.marriotthotels.com/albny
Best Western-Albany Airport
200 Wolf Road
Albany, New York 12205
(518)458-1000
www.bestwestern.com

*Note: The most luxurious accommodations.

How do I get to RPI from...?

All Roads Lead to Rensselaer

From north, east, south, or west, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is easy to reach. We are centrally located near the major highways in New York state.

From the North:
Take I-87, the Adirondack Northway, south to
exit 7 east. Get on Route 7 headed eastbound.
Follow directions to campus (below).
From the West:
Take I-90, the New York State Thruway, to exit 24. Off exit 24, take I-87 north, exit 1N, to exit 7 east.
Follow directions to campus (below).
From the South:
Take I-87, the New York State Thruway, north to exit 23. At exit 23, get on I-787 north to Route 7 east, exit 9E. Disregard the sign for RPI (Rensselaer) and Russell Sage College at the previous exit. Exit 9E, Route 7 east, provides an easier approach to campus.
Follow directions to campus (below).
From the East:
Take I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike, Berkshire Spur off the New York Thruway), to exit B1. Continue west on I-787 north to Route 7 east, exit 9E. Disregard the sign for RPI (Rensselaer) and Russell Sage College at the previous exit. Exit 9E, Route 7 east, provides an easier approach to campus.
Follow directions to campus (below).
From the Northeast:
Take Vermont Route 9 West from Bennington to New York State, where the road becomes NY Route 7. Take Route 7 to Troy, where it becomes Hoosick Street. Follow Hoosick Street in Troy downhill to the 15th Street traffic light. Turn left onto 15th Street.
Follow directions to campus (below).
Street Map of RPI
This link, provided by MapQuest, will display a printable street map of the general campus area.

If you prefer, MapQuest can also provide more specific driving directions by entering your location below the map, then follow directions to campus (below), from 15th Street...


Directions to Campus:
Cross the Collar City Bridge and follow signs for Route 7, Hoosick Street. At the 4th traffic light, turn right onto 15th Street. From 15th Street, continue through the 3rd traffic light on 15th Street. The entrance to the Armory is on the left at the first traffic light past the pedestrian bridge passing over 15th Street. The Visitors' parking lot is straight ahead and to the right, after driving up in front of the Armory.

Planes, Trains:
If you're arriving by plane, fly into the Albany International Airport. By train, you want to roll into the Albany/Rensselaer Amtrak station. They're both just a cab ride away.

How can I advertise to students?

The Polytechnic is a school newspaper on campus where you can advertise. More information can be found here.

The Polytechnic is separate from the Career Fair and any charges for advertising in the Polytechnic will not be shown in your Career Fair invoice.

Where should I mail all my packages to?

Mail all packages to:

ATTN: NSBE/SHPE Career Fair
AS & RC Armory
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180

Please send all packages between September 7th and September 21st.

Will the Career Fair provide food for the corporate representatives?

A continental breakfast will be available in the Alumni Sports and Recreation Center (the Armory) for you convenience in the morning. Lunch will be served around noon.

There will be meal options for those of you who have dietary restrictions.

When is set-up/take-down for the fair?

On Friday, October 3rdth, set-up will begin at 8:00am, and the take-down will be at 4pm. On Saturday, October 4thth, set-up will begin at 8:00am and the take-down will begin immediately after the Career Fair at 4pm.

What is EMAC?

EMAC stands for Electronic Media, Arts, and Communications, the only undergraduate Electronic Media degree offered in the country. The multidisciplinary curriculum has prepared students for a wide array of jobs including videography, animation, web design, interface design, and graphic arts.

To learn more you can reach their website here.

What sets a Lally MBA apart from other MBA programs?

Along with the traditional management functions our graduates understand technology-based value creation-that unique process associated with growing businesses, products, and systems out of new technology.

What were the average starting salaries last year?

Salary Highlights for the Class of 2007*
*Salary data provided by the Rensselaer Lally School of Management

Major area breakdown can be found at our Career Development Center website.

What is the Career Fair Telephone and Fax Number?

Telephone: (518) 276-6748
Fax: (518) 276-4034

How do I pay for the Career Fair and related fees?

Mail a check payable to:
NSBE/SHPE Career Fair 2008

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Dean of Students Office/OMSA
Academy Hall, Suite 4600
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590

We also accept credit card payments; please use this payment form. (DOC|PDF)

When will I be billed for the Career Fair?

Once you register you will be able to login. From there you will have a link to your billing/invoice statement. You should print this twice: one for your records, and one to send to us with your payment.

Also, paying before the deadline avoids any additional late fees, which could start at $100.

What is RPI Federal Tax ID?

RPI Federal Tax ID: 14-1340095


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