Douglass Campus

Expansive green lawns, tree-lined paths, and Georgian Colonial architecture give Douglass its quiet charm. Home to Douglass Residential College, and many academic departments in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Mason Gross School of the Arts, this walkable campus is where you will find the nationally prominent Eagleton Institute of Politics, Institute for Women’s Leadership, Nicholas Music Center, and Jameson Theater.

At a Glance

1,720 student residents
45 academic buildings
5 libraries
29 residence halls
48 student lounges
1 Georgian Colonial Chapel

Campus Must-Do’s

Learn the history of Douglass Residential College
Take a walking tour of the campus with a Red Pine Ambassador
De-stress at the free mindfulness meditation class, held at the Douglass Student Center every Thursday at noon.
Join in the tradition of the annual Yule Log Ceremony at Voorhees Chapel
Live with others who share your passion for culture, language, or other special interests in one of the Global Village living-learning communities
Enjoy a play at the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater
Hear national and international experts speak at the Eagleton Institute of Politics
Try a new recreation class at the Loree Gym

Douglass Campus
A Worldview
On the tree-lined and peaceful Douglass Campus, an undercurrent of urgency is always palpable. This is a campus with deep traditions that include a focus on addressing pressing global humanitarian issues. View a detailed map of Douglass Campus.
Douglass Campus
An Early Home for Women Leaders
In 1918, through the efforts of a committed group of women leaders, the New Jersey College for Women, precursor to Douglass Residential College, was founded. Mabel Smith Douglass, the school's founding dean, launched a $1 subscription campaign to raise funds to construct the first new campus building.
Douglass Campus
Liberal Arts at Douglass Campus
This lively, walkable campus is home to many School of Arts and Sciences academic departments such as anthropology, French, political science, religion, Spanish and Portuguese, and women's and gender studies.
Douglass Campus
Voorhees Chapel
Voorhees Chapel is one of the most distinctive buildings at Rutgers–New Brunswick. A frequent site for ceremonies, student assemblies, weddings and religious services, musical concerts, and other programs by artists, scholars, and speakers, the building houses a German Schuke organ, one of only a very few in the United States.
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Arts Alive
The performing arts thrive at Douglass Campus where primary venues of the Mason Gross School of the Arts attract visitors year-round. Among the practice and performance spaces for dance, music, and the theater arts are the Loree Dance Theater, the Nicholas Music Center, and the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater.
Douglass Campus
Eagleton Institute of Politics
Wood Lawn on Douglass Campus is an 1830s mansion that houses the Eagleton Institute of Politics. This education, research, and public service center is nationally recognized for its activities in the field of American politics.
Douglass Campus
Scores and Scores of Scores
More than 75,000 musical scores—from Bach to Ellington to Vivaldi—are housed in the Blanche and Irving Laurie Music Library. Other highlights of the collection include recordings, films, videos, DVDs, monographs, and periodicals.
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Robert E. Mortensen Hall
An airy movement studio, a grand choral hall, and a light-filled atrium are among the extraordinary spaces of Mortensen Hall, made possible by a gift from Robert E. Mortensen.

Douglass Residential College

Open to all Rutgers–New Brunswick women (whether they live on campus or commute), Douglass Residential College knows student engagement and empowerment are the keys to success. Key features include:

residential environments where learning is part of each day;
courses open only to Douglass Residential College students;
advisers who help you customize your academic journey;
a core women's leadership course taken by all Douglass women.

Learn more.

What You’ll Find on Douglass

Academic Departments

Campus Services

Dining Halls, Eateries, and Bookstores

Libraries

Recreation Facilities and Sports Venues

Cook/Douglass Recreation Center

Research Centers and Institutes

Explore centers and institutes located on the Douglass Campus

Residence Halls

School and Campus Deans’ Offices

A Grand Sound

Voorhees Chapel houses the only organ of its kind in the Big Ten. Enjoy an aural treasure in a peaceful space.

Campus Dean and Dean of Students

The Campus Deans and the Office of the Dean of Students work collaboratively to enrich the academic experience of students and to provide support services. Their offices are located in the same building and they share a joint email account.

The Campus Dean and Dean of Douglass Residential College, Jacquelyn Litt, organizes academic programs and events that bring faculty and students together beyond the classroom.

The Dean of Students, Michelle R. Jefferson, focuses on campus well-being and assists students with medical, emotional, psychological, familial, or financial difficulties that are hampering academic success. If you find yourself struggling, the Dean of Students can help.

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