Bring all supplies you may need, including:

• Tablecloth
• Signage and banners
• Flyers or handouts - print the week of in The Underground
• Sign-up sheets or QR codes
• Pens, markers, tape, and clips
• Chargers or battery packs for electronic devices
• Paperweights! Avoid flyers blowing away

Be prepared to answer:

• What does your organization do?
• Who can join?
• How often do you meet?
• What benefits do members receive?
• Develop a short 30-second explanation - or elevator pitch -of your organization
• Create and Bring a reference or FAQ document for your members that are staffing your table

Promote Before the Fair:

• Share your participation on social media and RamsConnect
• Encourage members to stop by and engage with prospective students, BUT avoid crowding the space available to you

Setting Up

• Use large, easy-to-read signage
• Include photos of activities and events - show what you do!
• Use your branding - logo, colors, traditions
• Avoid clutter so students can quickly understand who you are

Use Interactive Elements - Consider:

• Small games or trivia
• Simply giveaways
• Photo props
• Demonstrations related to you org and within the space available to you

Start conversations

Instead of asking "Do you want a flyer?"  Try:

• "What are you interested in getting involved in?"
• "Have you heard about our organization before?"
• "Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Service? Meeting people?"
• Or use something specific to your organization - be dynamic!

Focus On Connections:

• Learn about their interests
• Be welcoming of all students regardless of background or experience levels
• Explain how your org can help them find community or develop skills

Make Signing Up Easy

• Use a QR code that links them to an interest form  - use the tools on RamsConnect
• Have a paper back up in case technology fails
• Test your links

Follow Up Quickly:

• Send a welcome message within a few days
• Invite them to your next meeting or event
• Share ways to get involved immediately
• Share additional contact information or social media handles