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Rutgers University–New Brunswick is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of four campuses in New Jersey. It is the oldest campus of the university, with the others located in Camden and Newark. The campus is composed of several smaller campuses that are large distances away from each other: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass. All five campuses host their own student centres, libraries, commercial venues, dining halls, and residence buildings. Rutgers–New Brunswick offers a diverse range of academic programmes, with over 120 majors to choose from and access to 11 undergraduate schools. The university provides a campus bus and shuttle system to travel between the five campuses, with multiple routes and real-time tracking available via the PassioGo app.

Campus transport

Rutgers University—New Brunswick offers a comprehensive campus bus and shuttle service, with ADA-accessible buses on multiple routes across its College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, and Cook/Douglass campuses. The service is free and available to all members of the Rutgers community, operating 24 hours a day on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and from 6:00 am to 3:30 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The Knight Mover shuttle service operates during the hours that the regular campus bus service is not running (from 3:00 am to 6:00 am Monday to Thursday mornings). This service is only available to Rutgers University-affiliated persons and requires a valid university ID to board. The Knight Mover cannot be reserved in advance; you must be ready for immediate pickup at the time of your call.

Rutgers also has a mobile application that can be used to track campus bus times, as well as for other university-related information such as news, sports scores, and dining hall menus. The PassioGo app can also be used to track your campus bus and get real-time updates and arrival information.

For those who require accessible transportation due to a temporary or permanent disability, Rutgers offers a paratransit van service.

Parking

The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) at Rutgers University–New Brunswick provides parking facilities and transportation services to the Rutgers community. These include permit-controlled lots and decks, access-controlled lots, and restricted assigned lots.

Students must obtain a parking permit to park on campus. The type of parking permit obtained will determine the parking areas and designated times for parking. The Department of Transportation Services encourages students to purchase their parking permits online. Permits purchased online are automatically linked to the vehicle's license plate, allowing immediate access to park at Rutgers.

All Rutgers School of Public Health students are eligible for the Zone H Commuter (RBHS Student) parking permit, unless provided additional provisions as a faculty, staff, or on-campus resident. With this permit, the two most convenient parking lots for the two locations are:

• Piscataway: Lots A & C (within walking distance to the Rutgers School of Public Health building)
• Newark: Lot 1 at Medical Science Building (take the Rutgers shuttle to Penn Station across the street from One Riverfront Plaza)

Student support services

Rutgers University–New Brunswick offers a range of student support services to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed academically and personally. One notable program is THRIVE Student Support Services (SSS), which is a federally-funded initiative designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, and disabled students. THRIVE SSS provides free and consistent access to dedicated coaching and academic support staff, offering tutoring, workshops, and academic and career coaching in one-on-one and group settings. The program aims to enhance academic achievement, help students achieve their personal and academic goals, and support timely graduation.

To be eligible for THRIVE SSS, students must be US citizens or meet residency requirements for federal student financial assistance, be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Rutgers-New Brunswick, and demonstrate a need for academic support. Additionally, they must meet at least one of the following criteria: be a low-income individual, be a first-generation college student, or have documented disabilities. Enrolled scholars in the program are expected to actively participate and can sign up for services like one-on-one appointments, workshops, and exclusive tutoring and mentoring sessions.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick also offers other programs to support students, such as the Paul Robeson Success Institute, which is a three-day summer program that connects students with faculty, administrators, and other students while helping them identify resources for academic success. There is also the RU1st Initiative, which provides access to a transition course, academic advising, leadership experiences, and educational opportunity grants. Furthermore, the Educational Equity & Excellence Collaborative (E3C) fosters an ecosystem committed to equitable outcomes for New Jersey's historically excluded populations. These programs reflect the university's dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.

Virtual tour

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is located in central New Jersey, with easy access to several major highways, including the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, Route 1, and Route 287. The university is situated near New York City and Philadelphia, as well as the Jersey Shore, offering a diverse range of environments for students to explore.

The New Brunswick campus is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University and is the oldest of the four campuses in New Jersey. It is made up of five distinct campuses: Busch, College Avenue, Douglass, Cook, and Livingston, each with its own unique atmosphere and offerings.

Busch Campus

The Busch Campus is located in Piscataway Township and is named after Charles L. Busch, a wealthy benefactor who donated $10 million to the university for biological research. This campus has a high-tech and suburban feel and is home to the SHI Stadium. The academic focus here is on the natural sciences, including physics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, pharmacy, chemistry, geology, biology, and psychology. The Busch Campus also has residence halls, dining halls, and computer labs available for students.

College Avenue Campus

The College Avenue Campus includes the historic seat of the university, known as Old Queens Campus. It is within walking distance of downtown New Brunswick, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and theaters. The NJ Transit train station is also nearby, providing convenient transportation to New York and Philadelphia. The College Avenue Campus has residence and dining halls, as well as the Voorhees Mall and river-side dorms.

Douglass Campus

The Douglass Campus is adjacent to New Brunswick's second ward and shares open fields with the Cook Campus. It features stately buildings with traditional architecture and is home to the Douglass Residential College for women, offering four women's-only housing options. The Douglass Campus also has its own residence halls and apartments.

Cook Campus

The Cook Campus is home to farms, gardens, and research centers, including the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers Gardens, and the Center for Advanced Food Technology. Community improvement programs such as Rutgers Against Hunger and the New Brunswick Community Farmer's Market are also based here. The Cook Campus provides residence halls and apartments for students.

Livingston Campus

The Livingston Campus houses many of the social science departments and the Rutgers Business School. It is also home to the Rutgers Athletic Center, the Livingston Theater, and the Rutgers Ecological Preserve. This campus offers residence halls and apartments, as well as various dining options.

Getting Around

The Rutgers University–New Brunswick Campus Buses provide ADA-accessible transportation across multiple routes, connecting the five campuses. The university also offers a mobile application that provides information on bus times, news, sports scores, and dining hall menus. Additionally, New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor line provides local and express train services between New Brunswick and nearby cities.

Campus visits

Rutgers University–New Brunswick offers campus visits and tours for prospective and admitted students, as well as their guests. The Rutgers–New Brunswick Visitor Center is a 12,000-square-foot facility located on Busch Campus, which serves as the starting point for all campus tours and the official New Jersey Visitor Information Center.

Campus Tour Offerings

• Information Session and Bus Tour: A two-hour bus tour of Rutgers–New Brunswick’s five-campus system across Piscataway, NJ, and New Brunswick, NJ, led by student Scarlet Ambassadors and an Undergraduate Admissions representative. This tour includes opportunities for walking around parts of the campus and an information session covering the application process.
• Virtual Campus Tours: A virtual tour of Rutgers–New Brunswick's five campuses, hosted live by current student Scarlet Ambassadors. Attendees can ask questions about navigating the campus, the student experience, and general academic information.
• Self-Guided Tours: Visitors can explore Rutgers–New Brunswick's five campuses at their own pace using the Rutgers–New Brunswick mobile app, which provides a personal tour guide.
• School and Academic Tours: Specific tours of academic schools are also available and can be found on the Rutgers–New Brunswick mobile app.

Getting to Campus

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is centrally located in New Jersey, near New York City and Philadelphia. The university is easily accessible by car, with several major highways nearby, including the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, Route 1, and Route 287. Public transportation options include New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor line, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority), and Amtrak.

Parking on Campus

For those driving to campus, there are guidelines for parking, with visitor parking information available on the Rutgers website.

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