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Welcome to Rutgers–New Brunswick

Whether you're a first-year student or well on the way to your degree, Rutgers is a big place with limitless possibilities. Click below to find handy tips to start your semester off right.

What You Need to Know

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Clubs and Organizations

Being part of Rutgers doesn’t stop when class ends. Getting involved turns interests into communities and makes campus feel like yours.

Life Outside the Classroom

There's always something happening here, which means more ways to explore what you're into and find your people. Build a life around your interests—from chess to cheese-making, magic to meditation, or something you didn’t even know existed until you got here. With hundreds of student-run organizations across every campus, clubs are how you make Rutgers your own.

The Rutgers Dance Team lead a mini pep rally at The Yard during The Involvement Fair.

Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

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    The Scarlet Knight statue located at The Yard in downtown New Brunswick

    With 500+ clubs and organizations to choose from, you can connect with peers in your major or career field, celebrate shared traditions through cultural and faith‑based groups, and express yourself through media, creative arts, writing, broadcasting, or design.

    Browse All Clubs and Organizations
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    The Scarlet Knight statue located at The Yard in downtown New Brunswick

    Rutgers–New Brunswick is always buzzing with activity. Discover what’s happening on campus or around town.

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    The Scarlet Knight statue located at The Yard in downtown New Brunswick

    Rutgers offers a wide range of intramural sports—competitive and recreational, for all genders and skill levels. From flag football, pickleball, soccer, and tennis to volleyball and basketball, there are no tryouts and you can play on any campus you choose.

    Explore the List of Sports Clubs
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    The Scarlet Knight statue located at The Yard in downtown New Brunswick

    Joining a Greek Life organization is one of the many ways students can create lifelong friendships, strengthen academic skills in a small group, grow through leadership and service in a community with shared values, and make valuable connections.

    View the List of Recognized Chapters
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    The Scarlet Knight statue located at The Yard in downtown New Brunswick

    There are many organizations that support all manner of community service—including New Jersey's largest student-run philanthropic event—providing much-needed help for children’s health concerns, human rights, the homeless, and many other worthy causes.

    Explore Community Service Opportunities

    There's a Club for Everyone

    You might be hoping to build your résumé through academic clubs or a professional fraternity or sorority. Maybe you want to join a community that reflects your background or culture. You could be a grad student eager to network or someone who wants to give back through community service or join a team. No matter your interests—Rutgers has a club for you.

    Sorority members have fun with bubbles on the College Avenue campus on Rutgers Day
    Members of the Rutgers Chess Club participate in multiple chess matches at the Involvement Fair.
    Students engaged in a yoga class outside at The Yard
    Members of The Rutgers Taekwondo Club perform at the Involvement Fair.
    Students from the Landscape Architecture Graduate Student Association (LAGSA) and Undergraduate Landscape Architecture Club at the on-campus PARK(ing) Day celebration
    Photo of the volleyball intramural sports champion team
    Volunteer with an organization, such as Habitat for Humanity
    A student in the Rutgers Symphony Orchestra
    Students from Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts perform choreography on stage

    Participate in Greek life by joining a sorority or fraternity.

    Make your next move by joining the Chess Club.

    Heal and improve the mind, body, and spirit through guided group meditations and stress-relieving workshops hosted by the Meditation Club.

    Members of The Rutgers Taekwondo Club perform at the Involvement Fair.

    Join the Undergraduate Landscape Architecture Club.

    Join an intramural sports team.

    Volunteer with an organization, like Habitat for Humanity.

    Join an ensemble such as the Rutgers Symphony Orchestra.

    Compose music or create and perform choreography as part of the Mason Gross School of the Arts.

    Searching for the Right Fit?

    Rutgers–New Brunswick strives to provide students with opportunities that fit any interest, schedule, or skill set. If you don't see what you're looking for, reach out to be connected with the appropriate university staff member, department, or campus partner.