Access Week Begins February 17

February 13, 2025

Dear Rutgers–New Brunswick Community:

Access Week, beginning Monday, February 17, is our annual celebration of Rutgers–New Brunswick’s unwavering dedication to student success. It is our mandate to provide a rigorous world-class education—and to ensure that it is affordable and accessible to all students who qualify, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Click to watch my video message for Access Week 2025:

The week-long initiative, led by the Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, includes public lectures, workshops for family, staff, and students, and student-focused programming. Access Week highlights the academic, social, and cultural resources essential for the success of first-generation students and those from underrepresented communities. Learn more by visiting the Access Week 2025 website.

As the first in my family to attend college, I know the power of a university education to transform lives and to uplift families and communities. I remain deeply grateful to every individual, team, and department that supported me on my journey—and am proud to share Rutgers’ commitment to ensure all qualified students receive the same opportunities.

Access Week serves as both a celebration of our commitment to student success and a reminder of the importance of an equity-driven mindset in helping all students thrive. I look forward to celebrating with you.

Sincerely,

Francine Conway, Ph.D.
Chancellor and Distinguished Professor
Rutgers University–New Brunswick