Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Rutgers University - New Brunswick Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Rutgers University - New Brunswick students' favorite campus events are Rutgers Day and Dance Marathon.

Does Rutgers University - New Brunswick Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Rutgers University - New Brunswick offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Rutgers University - New Brunswick students live off campus. In 2023, 40% of undergrads at Rutgers University - New Brunswick lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 60% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Rutgers University - New Brunswick. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Rutgers University - New Brunswick offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Rutgers University - New Brunswick Athletics

At Rutgers University - New Brunswick there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Rutgers University - New Brunswick:

Safety at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Rutgers campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Rutgers offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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