George H. Cook Campus

The George H. Cook Campus is a vibrant academic oasis at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, humming with exploration of all things environmental. The agrarian heritage of the campus remains strong: Cook is home base to both the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.

The boundaries of the George H. Cook and Douglass campuses are not rigidly defined, so you’ll often see references to the Cook/Douglass Campus.

At a Glance

2,034 student residents
83 academic buildings
2 libraries
25 residence halls
26 student lounges
1 livestock farm

Campus Must-Do’s

Get ready to dig that spike during a round of beach volleyball at the Cook/Douglass Recreation Center
Conduct oceanic research at the Department of Marine and Coastal Studies RU COOL
Study beside Passion Puddle
Go totally green in honors housing with your peers who are studying environmental and biological sciences
Channel your inner dog-whisperer and help raise seeing eye puppies
Marvel as a horse gallops on a treadmill at the Equine Science Center
Attend the annual New Jersey Folk Festival and Ag Field Day, both part of Rutgers Day.

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Green and More
G.H. Cook Campus is where we engage the stuff of life: what happens under the sea, the flora and fauna of the earth, how we interact with our environment, what we eat, and how the atmosphere and farthest reaches of the heavens affect our lives. View a detailed map of the Cook Campus.
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New Jersey's Land-Grant College
Thanks to the tenacious lobbying of George H. Cook, in 1864 the state legislature picked the Rutgers Scientific School over Princeton University to be the state land-grant college, paving the way for Rutgers to become The State University of New Jersey.
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Cook Student Center
Campus life is hopping at the G.H. Cook Student Center. Events are happening every day, there's tasty food to eat, and there are plenty of locations for quiet studying or hanging out. From the computer lab to the game room, you'll enjoy time spent here.
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The Flora
Yes, we're interested in agriculture, but our greenhouses go far beyond the farm. Our turfgrass researchers scour the globe for resilient eco-friendly grasses that use fewer pesticides and less water. Other scientists discover plants that eat and neutralize toxins found in contaminated soils.
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The Fauna
Sheep, pigs, cows, insects, cytoplasm, mitochondria: if it's living, it's the subject of study at the G.H. Cook Campus. The most obvious fauna encountered on campus are our domesticated farm animals.
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The Science of Caring for Horses
New Jersey’s equine industry (that’s horse racing, riding, competing, and more) looks to Rutgers’ Equine Science Center for education and science to promote the good health of our fleet, four-footed friends. The center is one of 10 hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.
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It's COOL under the Sea
The Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences' Coastal Ocean Observing Leadership is one of the hottest spots on campus. Scientists in this lab are true undersea trailblazers, responsible for the first undersea trans-Atlantic robotic glider crossing.
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Passion Puddle
Whether your passion is frisbee, picnicking, quietly strolling, or l’amour, Passion Puddle is a favorite place to relax and change the pace of a hectic collegiate life. It was formed by damming natural springs that are the headwaters of a small creek.
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The “Healthy State”
The centerpiece of the campus, the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health oversees multiple centers of excellence and several programs whose mission is to make New Jersey the “healthy state” and a model for the nation.
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Rutgers Gardens
A glorious resource on the outskirts of the G.H. Cook Campus, the Rutgers Gardens are a true Jersey gem. Acres and acres of specialized collections feature everything from a rhododendron and azalea display garden to an ornamental tree collection to a bamboo forest.
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Get Buggy
The Rutgers Entomological Museum maintains a collection of over 200,000 pinned specimens.

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What You’ll Find on Cook

Academic Departments

Campus Services

Dining Halls, Eateries, and Bookstores

Libraries

Recreation Facilities and Sports Venues

Cook/Douglass Recreation Center

Research Centers and Institutes

Residence Halls

School and Campus Deans’ Offices

Their Field of Study

In the heart of the George H. Cook Campus, an outdoor classroom, or "living laboratory," gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn in their field of study.

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, Judith Storch, organizes academic programs and events that bring faculty and students together beyond the classroom.

Headshot of Michelle R. Jefferson 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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