Student Support & Inclusive Communities

Honors College professional and student staff are dedicated to:

Recruiting and retaining a diverse student body representative of the state of New Jersey
Connecting students to staff, faculty, and student leader support to meet their health and wellness needs
Providing students with diverse and inclusive spaces to foster connections and enhance sense of belonging at the Honors College
Introducing students to Changemaking Communities and programs focused on service, social justice, and social change

Not sure who to reach out to at the university for support? Start with the Student Support & Inclusive Communities team below.

Inclusive Excellence Programs

Generation HC Program

The Generation HC Program (Gen HC) is a program that engages and supports first-generation Honors College Students by providing early move-in along with access to a yearlong Gen HC Mentor. Throughout the year students may meet with their first-gen mentor and participate in Gen HC programming, first-year resource sessions just for Gen HC students, and much more.

Affinity Groups

The Honors College Affinity Groups are culture-based and provide safe spaces for our diverse student population. Affinity Groups are student led and provide students with a place to gather socially and discuss issues directly impacting their experiences at the Honors College and in the greater Rutgers community.

HC Speaks

HC Speaks provides a time and space for students and faculty to engage in civil discourse about controversial topics, pressing issues, and current events impacting our community. Historians and scholars are invited to facilitate discussion, providing a platform for students to discuss current moral and social issues with a goal to bridge the divide across political and social differences. HC Speaks encourages civil discourse on challenging issues deeply embedded in the fabric of American society.