Welcome Week

Photo from a Welcome Week

Incoming Honors College students are invited to participate in Welcome Week, a multi-day, early arrival experience full of academic and social programs.

For a full list of the university's Welcome Week programs, visit transition.rutgers.edu/welcomeweek

Welcome Week program has the following goals:


Connect students to staff and student leader support to meet health and wellness needs

Provide students with diverse and inclusive spaces to foster connections to enhance sense of belonging in the Honors College community

Introduce students to the Honors College mission and values for promoting student success and community engagement


Upcoming Welcome Week Events

First-Year Student Move-In

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Welcome to Rutgers University and the Honors College! Pick up your key from your Resident Assistants and head to your assigned room to unpack, unwind, and meet your Honors Community Mentor, roommate, and floormates. More details are forthcoming.

  • 5 Seminary (Honors College): 8:00am-6:00pm
  • McCormick Suites: 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lynton Towers: 8:00am-4:00pm
  • New Gibbons: 8:00am-4:00pm

HC 101 Welcome

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Meet HC Staff and Student Leaders to grab your HC 101 Booklet and free t-shirt!. Welcome Team members will be available to answer questions until 4:00pm.

Honors College Parent & Family Welcome

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 11:00 AM

Join the Honors College Deans and campus partners–including Residence Life, Rutgers Police, Counseling & Psychological Services, and the Dean of Students–for an event to connect with parents and family members.

HC 101 Welcome for Commuters & Extended Community

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 3:30 PM

First-year commuter, off-campus, and extended community students (those living on campus in non-honors housing) can visit the 5 Seminary Place North Lounge from 3:30-5:30pm to meet their Community Mentors and receive their welcome gift.

Parent & Family Welcome

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 4:00 PM

Join the Honors College Deans and campus partners including Residence Life, Rutgers Police, Counseling & Psychological Services, and the Dean of Students for a virtual event to connect with parents and family members.

Community Dinner

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 5:30 PM

Get to know your floormates over dinner! Head to the dining hall on your campus with your Community Mentor at your assigned dinner times.                            

5 Seminary - The Atrium (College Ave Student Center)

McCormick Hall - Busch Dining Hall

Honors Community Kickoff Dinner for Commuters & Extended Community

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 5:30 PM

First-year commuters and students living in other communities on campus are welcome to join their Honors Community Mentors for dinner and a Community Kickoff. During this mandatory meeting, you will learn about the commuter and extended community experience, programs and policies, as well as our Honors College student success learning objectives

Floor Meeting & Community Kickoff for First-Year Students

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 9:00 PM

Meet your Resident Assistant and Honors Community Mentor, then head to your floor meetings. During this mandatory meeting, you will learn about the residential student experience, programs, and policies, as well as our Honors College student success learning objectives.

Brunch With Your Community

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Grab brunch with your Community Mentor and floormates at the dining hall on your campus!    

5 Seminary - The Atrium (College Ave Student Center)

McCormick Hall - Busch Dining Hall

Lynton Towers - Livingston Dining Hall

New Gibbons and Jameson H - Neilson Dining Hall 

Commuter & Extended Community Meetup

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 - 1:00 PM

Meet your Honors Community Mentors before traveling to Jersey Mike’s Arena for the HC Welcome & Induction Ceremony.

Travel to Jersey Mike's Arena

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 - 2:00 PM

Join your Community Mentor to travel by bus to Jersey Mike’s Arena for the HC Welcome and Induction Ceremony.

Honors College Welcome and Induction Ceremony

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 - 3:00 PM

All new Honors College students will attend the Welcome and Induction Ceremony! You’ll hear words of wisdom from the HC deans and students, write a note to yourself in four years, and officially embark on this new adventure. 

Late Knight Program: Movie Night

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 - 9:00 PM

Join the Honors Programming Committee for a late night movie.

Optional Breakfast

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 - 7:30 AM

Meet your Community Mentor for an Optional Breakfast.

Class of 2030 Photo

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 - 9:00 AM

Don’t miss out on this historic opportunity to be a part of the Honors College class photo!