Fair Day Schedule

Below is a comprehensive schedule for the Coriell Science Fair. The fair will be held Saturday, March 15th, at Rutgers-Camden University.

We strongly recommend students arrive the day before the Fair to check in and set up their project tri-fold boards in the Presentation Room. There will be a 1 hour window to set up projects on Saturday morning. On Fair day, participants will meet with judges to discuss their projects in the gym before moving to the school's theatre for the awards ceremony. 

Fair Set-up Day - Friday - March 14, 2025

3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Main Student Registration/Check-In.

Students check in and set up their project tri-fold boards

Students are highly encouraged to check in on 3/14, as the Fair starts promptly and those not checked in before 8:15 am will not be eligable to participate.

Fair Day - Saturday - March 15, 2025

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Day of Student Check-In

  • Students must be out of the Presentation Room by 8:30 a.m.
  • Final Check-Ins occur at 8:15 a.m., to ensure students are out of the Presentation Room by 8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Welcome Program in the Lobby of the Student Center for all students and parents.

Special Guest Speaker to be Announced. 

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Judging Period: Students are interviewed and will discuss their projects with judges.

Note: Parents, teachers, sponsors, etc., are not permitted to accompany students during this portion of the Fair.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Student/Family Walkthrough 

  • Families are welcome to view projects in the Presentation Room. 
  • Tri-Fold poster boards should be removed from the Presentation Room by 1 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Award Ceremony held in Walter K. Gordon Theater.