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Rutgers Day is
April 25, 2026!

Mark Your Calendar

Rutgers Day is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Busch Campus in Piscataway and the College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in New Brunswick. Join us for this ultimate celebration of everything Rutgers, featuring hundreds of programs, exhibits, hands-on activities, live entertainment, and more.

Rutgers Day FAQs

Program Provider Resources

Rutgers schools, centers, departments, units, and student groups are invited to submit a program each year, whether it is a science experiment, hands-on demonstration, performance, art exhibit, or other fun and rewarding activity.

Submit a Program (NetID required)
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Info for Sponsors and Vendors

    Workers smile through the window of the Kona Ice food truck on Rutgers Day

    Food vendors are located on each of the Rutgers Day campuses. To become a Rutgers Day food vendor, please review the guidelines and complete the online application by February 1, 2026.

    View Food Vendor Information
    Visitors walk along Voorhees Mall on College Avenue campus during Rutgers Day.

    Help make Rutgers Day a success and be part of all the exciting things happening at The State University of New Jersey as a Rutgers Day sponsor. Learn about our sponsorship opportunities and benefits.

    View Sponsorship Opportunities

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