Rutgers Nb: Building Access Hours

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. The university is open and operating. The New Brunswick campus includes 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. The campus is composed of several smaller campuses that are large distances away from each other: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass. Each of the five campuses hosts its own student centre, libraries, commercial venues, dining halls, and residence buildings. The residence halls are open during university recess periods, such as Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks.

Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess

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. The campus is composed of several smaller campuses that are large distances away from each other: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick serves the needs of over 15,000 residents who study, live, and play in around 140 buildings on four campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway. The New Brunswick campuses include 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

All residence halls remain open during the Thanksgiving recess period but certain halls close during Winter and Spring. All residence halls will remain open from Thursday, November 23, 2023, to Sunday, November 26, 2023, for Thanksgiving recess.

During university recess periods, some services and hours of operation may be subject to change, including campus bus schedules, dining facilities, recreation centers, student centers, and health centers. Students are advised to consult the respective department's website for up-to-date information regarding hours and available services during the break period.

Halls that do not close during winter break

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. The New Brunswick campuses include 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. With over 15,000 resident students, 5 different campuses, 58 residence halls, 4 dining halls, and 30-plus food courts/cafés, students can find everything they need right on campus.

During the winter break, most residence halls close. However, some residence halls remain open during the break. These include:

• University Center – Easton Ave Apartments
• Livingston Apartments
• Richardson Apartments
• Henderson Apartments
• Sojourner Truth Apartments
• Jameson W (3rd Floor-Sophia House)

These residence halls will remain open during the University Recess from Friday, December 22, 2023, to Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Residence halls that are not open for the break will close on Friday, December 22, at 7 pm and reopen on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Students staying in the halls that remain open during the break should note that some services and hours of operation may be subject to change during university recess periods. This includes campus bus schedules, dining facilities, recreation centers, student centers, and health centers. It is recommended that students consult the respective department's website for up-to-date information regarding hours and available services during the break period.

Halls that do not close during spring break

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. The New Brunswick campus includes 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

The spring break of 2024 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is from Saturday, March 9, 2024, to Sunday, March 17, 2024. Halls that do not close during spring break include:

• University Center – Easton Ave Apartments
• Livingston Apartments
• Richardson Apartments
• Henderson Apartments
• Sojourner Truth Apartments
• Jameson W (3rd Floor-Sophia House)

During university recess periods, some services and hours of operation may be subject to change, including campus bus schedules, dining facilities, recreation centers, student centers, and health centers. Students are advised to consult the respective department's website for up-to-date information regarding hours and available services during the break period.

Campus services and hours of operation may change during recess

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. The campus is composed of several smaller campuses that are large distances away from each other: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass.

During university recess periods, some services and hours of operation may be subject to change, including campus bus schedules, dining facilities, recreation centres, student centres, and health centres.

For example, during the Thanksgiving recess from Thursday, November 23, 2023, to Sunday, November 26, 2023, all residence halls remain open. However, during the Winter Break from Friday, December 22, 2023, to Tuesday, January 2, 2024, only specific residence halls remain open, while others close during this period. University offices are also closed from December 25, 2023, to January 1, 2024.

During recess, it is important for students to consult the respective department's website or the Rutgers Mobile app for up-to-date information regarding hours and available services. This dynamic nature of campus services during recess ensures that students can still access the resources they need while allowing the university to adjust its operations as needed.

The campus offers a wide range of services and facilities to its students, including computing centres, dining halls, health centres, and residence halls. Each of the five campuses hosts its own unique mix of student centres, libraries, commercial venues, dining halls, and residence buildings. With such a diverse range of offerings, it is essential that students stay informed about any changes in hours or availability during university recess periods.

Residence halls by campus

Rutgers University–New Brunswick provides students with a variety of housing options across its five campuses. Each offers a distinct living experience ranging from large, lively residence halls to smaller, more intimate houses.

Busch Campus

• BAMM Residence Halls: Barr, Allen, Mattia, Metzger.
• Suites: Crosby, Judson, McCormick, Morrow, Thomas, Winkler, BEST Hall (North, East, and West).
• Apartments: Nichols, Richardson, Silvers, Marvin.
• Graduate-only Apartments: Buell, Johnson.
• Residence Life Davidson Hall D.

College Avenue Campus

• Bishop Beach Residence Halls: Brett, Demarest, Mettler, Tinsley, Stonier.
• Bishop Quad Residence Halls: Clothier, Hegeman, Leupp, Pell, Wessels.
• River Dorms: Campbell, Frelinghuysen, Hardenbergh.
• Apartments: University Center, Sojourner Truth Apartments (formerly College Avenue Apartments).
• Invite-only: Honors College.
• Clothier Hall.

Cook/Douglass Campus

• Residence Halls: Helyar House, Lippincott, Nicholas, Perry, Voorhees.
• Apartments: Newell, Starkey, Henderson.
• PAL Building.

Douglass Campus

• Residence Halls: Bunting-Cobb, Katzenbach, Jameson (A-B-C-D-G), New Gibbons, Woodbury.
• Apartments: Henderson.

Livingston Campus

• Residence Halls: Lynton Towers (North and South), The Quads (1-2-3).
• Apartments: Livingston Apartments (A-B-C).
• Lynton South Tower.

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