Sunday, August 29, 2021, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | College Ave Student Center, New Brunswick
New Student Covocation & Scarlet Carnivale
New Student Convocation is the university’s official welcome for new first-year and transfer students, and is scheduled to take place in the Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston Campus.
Hear about Rutgers' traditions and see performances by a wide variety of student groups.
During the formal program, you will hear remarks from President Jonathan Holloway and your Student Body President, and you will become official Scarlet Knights.
Following Convocation, you can enjoy an outdoor, carnival-inspired event where you can win prizes, play boardwalk games, compete in laser tag, eat dinner, and so much more!
Learn more about New Student Convocation.
View more Welcome Week events and activities.
The complete Welcome Week schedule will also offer campus tours, school academic advising and welcome sessions, student success resources and open houses, and more!
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