Welcome to Rutgers–New Brunswick
Whether you're a first-year student or well on the way to your degree, Rutgers is a big place with limitless possibilities. Click below to find handy tips to start your semester off right.
Caring for Our Community
Rutgers–New Brunswick is committed to nurturing a community where students, faculty, and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Essential Resources for Students, Faculty, and Staff
From mental health resources and services that support educational access to free expression guidance, basic needs assistance, and more, this hub offers students, faculty, and staff the tools they need to navigate life on campus and beyond.
Empowering Mental Health and Wellness
The ScarletWell program empowers community well-being through Wellness Connection Grants for students, faculty, and staff to help fund projects promoting a healthier campus, plus a deep library of resources that support holistic wellness across all eight dimensions of well-being. Refer to the Wellness Calendar to find upcoming on- and off-campus opportunities for both self- and community care.
Supporting Basic Needs
Located within the College Avenue Student Center and reachable by campus transit, the Basic Needs Center offers a welcoming environment for students seeking help with essential resources like food, housing, and financial assistance, as well as mental health support, so they can stay focused on learning.
Promoting Community Safety
Maintaining a safe campus environment where we all can thrive is our shared responsibility. Access resources, services, and guidance designed to help students, faculty, and staff feel supported and stay informed.
Public Safety
University Public Safety is committed to ensuring a safe environment for everyone at Rutgers. Public Safety is responsible for responding to all emergencies, suspicious activities, crimes, and safety concerns. Call 732-932-7211 for non-emergencies or dial 911 for immediate police, fire, or medical emergencies
Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance
The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) provides services designed to raise awareness of and respond to the impact of interpersonal violence and other crimes, offering counseling and advocacy services, educational programming, and training, consultation and policy development services.
Federal Immigration Action Procedures
Review institutional policies and guidance regarding federal immigration enforcement within campus facilities.
Rave Guardian App
Rave Guardian is a free mobile safety app designed to help faculty, staff, students, and guests stay connected and access important campus safety resources. The app is available for use by all Rutgers University students, faculty, staff, and guests who are subscribed to the university’s Emergency Notification System.
Enhancing Educational Access
The university supports educational access through a range of efforts designed to help students make the most of their academic journeys. The Scarlet Guarantee, Rutgers–New Brunswick's signature financial aid program for first- and second-year students, makes higher education more financially attainable.
Through other initiatives like RU1ST, first-generation students can access exclusive learning opportunities, academic advising and support, leadership experiences, and educational opportunity grants. And within the Division of Access and Community Engagement, programs like Thrive Student Support Services empower first-generation and low-income students to reach their full potential.
Protecting Academic Freedom
Academic life is enriched when people feel able to explore ideas openly and engage thoughtfully with differing viewpoints. Rutgers’ commitment to free speech and civic discourse is built on mutual respect, accountability, and a shared dedication to learning together.
Connect With Us
We welcome your ideas and your partnership in strengthening our community.