Rutgers Day is
April 25, 2026!

Let's Get This Party Started!

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

We’ll see you on the Busch Campus in Piscataway, and on the College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in New Brunswick for the ultimate celebration of everything Rutgers. There’s something for everyone, with live performances, exhibits, plenty of kids’ activities, educational demonstrations, and so much more to see and do... and it’s all free.

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Programs, educational demonstrations, and exhibits

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Live performances

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Food vendors

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Student organizations

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.

College Avenue Campus

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

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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Explore.

Learn.

Play.

Stage Performances
Student Organizations/Clubs

Agriculture and Environment

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

Science and Technology

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

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 Activities

Reconnect with old friends and classmates on each campus.

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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Rutgers Day Itineraries

With so much to explore at Rutgers Day, it can be overwhelming. Browse sample itineraries for your group to help plan your day:

• Alumni
• Community
• Families With Children
• Prospective Students and Their Families
• Current Students

Maps and Directions

Find ways to navigate the Rutgers–New Brunswick campuses and other important information you'll need on Rutgers Day.

• Location and Parking Info
• View Maps and Bus Stops

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Program Provider Information

Review policies and guidelines and find resources to help make your Rutgers Day program a success. (A NetID is required to access.)

• Policies and Guidelines
• Student Organization Info
• Marketing Materials

Have Questions?

Contact us at rutgersday@rutgers.edu or 848-445-1921.

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