Overview
The Honors College is intentionally designed as a community of purpose where students can pursue their intellectual curiosity and connect with each other and the broader community in meaningful ways.
By participating in one or more of the smaller Honors College communities below throughout their time at Rutgers, students develop important skills and engage in community building, programs, and initiatives focused on student success and socially responsible leadership.
All Honors College students are eligible to participate in a community and will have a dedicated Honors Community Mentor.
Spaces for Honors College Communities | 2026-27 Academic Year
HC First-Year Communities
Our Honors College communities provide an opportunity for first-year students to receive direct student support during their transition to college in a residentially based community with their own Honors Community Mentors. Connected to the overarching theme of socially responsible leadership, these communities are housed in 5 Seminary Place “HQ”, Jameson H, Lynton Tower, McCormick Suites, New Gibbons, and Nicholas Hall across all campuses and available for Commuter Students as well.
Learn more about each specific residence hall from Residence Life.
HC Continuing Student Communities
Honors College communities for continuing students offer the opportunity to live and learn with like-minded students in a residentially based community with their own Honors Community Mentors and to deepen their connection to the Honors College community overall. Connected as well to the overarching theme of socially responsible leadership, these communities are housed in Brett Hall, Jameson H, McCormick Suites, Newell Apartments, Quad I, and University Center at Easton Avenue Apartments.
Learn more about each specific residence hall from Residence Life.
HC Extended Community
First-year Honors College commuters and others living on campus but not in an Honors College community can also engage in programs with like-minded students and receive support from their own Honors Community Mentors.
Benefits for Participation
◊ Earn HC Serves hours for participating in select programs
◊ Develop socially responsible leadership skills focused on self, group, and community growth
◊ Be a part of a close-knit, inclusive community of like-minded honors students
◊ Receive support from an Honors Community Mentor, an honors student leader in your community
◊ Gain access to programs and student success opportunities specific to your community with faculty and staff partners
Important Links
- Learn more about our residential living-learning communities
- Learn more about the HC Serves Community Service requirement
- Visit the HC Community Service Record Portal to track your hours
QUESTIONS?
Email us at honorscollege@rutgers.edu