Live where it works for you. Residence halls and apartments keep you close to classes—and even closer to your people.
Student Life
At Rutgers–New Brunswick, there's always something happening—and it’s designed that way. Across four campus locations, you're never searching for something to do. You're deciding what to make yours.
Getting Involved
Student life at Rutgers is shaped by everything that happens beyond the classroom. Rutgers is big enough that no two students experience it the same way. Join an organization, cheer on the Scarlet Knights, volunteer, perform, compete, explore New Brunswick, or start something of your own. However you choose to get involved, every choice shapes your life here.
How Your Day Works
With the essentials built in, your day runs the way it should.
Eat on your schedule. With all the dining halls, cafés, food trucks, and local spots, you’re never far from what you need.
If you're commuting, you're never on the outside here. Lounges, lockers, and campus spaces keep you connected between classes.
With hundreds of student-run groups, you can find your people or start something of your own.
Big Ten energy is everywhere here. Get in the game as a fan or an athlete, and become a Scarlet Knight for life.
Nothing beats global experience. Study, work, and learn in new environments—then bring that perspective back to Rutgers.
Support is built in. From counseling to care, your well-being is part of the experience.
Community is built into how this place works. People cross paths and come together across campuses, disciplines, and perspectives.
Security gives you confidence. Systems are in place so you can move across campuses, spaces, and experiences on your terms.
A Day in the Life
See from students firsthand as they document their routines across campus, academics, work, social life, and career events—offering a glimpse into student life, activities, and future-focused opportunities.
Explore Our Campuses
Get to know the four distinct campus locations of Rutgers–New Brunswick, nestled on the shores of the Raritan River. Each has its own vibe, and one will feel right for you.
Busch
Get your STEM on in Busch's state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. And when the studying's done, take a stroll through the wooded campus to the student center, the fitness center, or SHI Stadium for some Big Ten football.
College Avenue
College Avenue is where modern academics meet historic architecture in the heart of downtown New Brunswick, surrounded by the Zimmerli Art Museum, the Bloustein School, and the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Cook/Douglass
Cook and Douglass function as one community, each with its own character. You'll feel it in the places you eat, live, and spend your time between classes—the farms, gardens, and green spaces shared across both locations.
Livingston
On Livingston, there's always something happening close by. Residence halls, classrooms, and more put you in the center of it all, with Rutgers Business School, Jersey Mike's Arena, a movie theater, and dining choices from quick bites to full sit-downs.
Real Help for Real Life
When something comes up—big or small—we've got your back. Professional support is built in to help you stay on track, keep moving forward, and make the best of your experience.
Take the Next Step
You’ve seen how it works. Now it's your move.