Rutgers Day is
April 25, 2026!

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Rutgers Day is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (rain or shine) 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.

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Programs by Campus

Select a campus location to begin planning your day. There’s something for everyone, with live stage performances, exhibits, plenty of kids’ activities, educational demonstrations, and so much more to see and do... and it’s all free.

Busch Campus

Busch is the best place for science, technology, and business enthusiasts of all ages. Find engineering, chemistry, and computer exhibits, speak with student entrepreneurs, and get a mini-health check in the Health Village.

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College Avenue Campus

Take a turn at the Marathon reading, learn about different languages and cultures, and visit the Zimmerli Art Museum exhibitions.

Attendees stop at plant sale tables on Rutgers Day

Cook/Douglass Campus

Nature and animal lovers alike flock to the Cook/Douglass Campus for a mix of high-tech research centers and an operational farm.

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Agriculture and Environment

Families love the Petting Zoo and other warm and fuzzy experiences, including animal handling shows at Ag Field Day.

A child paints on a canvas at Rutgers Day

Kid's Stuff

Children can enjoy many entertaining and educational activities, including "edible fiber glass", wellness "checkups" for stuffed animals, and crafts to learn about geology and fossils.

A professor demonstrates a science experiment at a booth on Rutgers Day

Science and Technology

See a student-built Formula One race car, watch chemistry demonstrations, and experience glass blowing.

Students climb a rock wall on Rutgers Day

Sports and Recreation

Check out the many student organizations that provide great opportunities to stay active and involved on campus with activities like swimming, martial arts, and wrestling, then get an autograph from a student athlete.

Health and Wellness

Visit the Health Village on the Busch Campus, where you'll find resources to stay healthy and happy and perform Jell-O brain surgery.

Arts and Humanities

Learn about art history, geology, and global projects on the College Avenue campus.

Alumni carry banners and walk in the campus parade on Rutgers Day

Alumni Activities

Reconnect with old friends and classmates on each campus.

Students present a project at Rutgers Day

Business and Careers

Talk with faculty and students from Rutgers Business School, get to work honing your job-search skills, and identify promising fields and opportunities.

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