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.

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 Changemaking Communities and programs focused on community service, social justice, and social change


Welcome Week Events | 2025

HC 101 Welcome

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM

Meet HC staff and student leaders outside of your residence hall and grab your HC 101 Booklet. More details are forthcoming.

Honors Community Move-In

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 - 9:00 AM

Welcome to Rutgers University and the Honors Community! 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.

Honors College Parent & Family Welcome

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM

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

Honors College Parent & Family Welcome

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 - 3:00 PM

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

 

Dinner with Your Community

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 - 5:30 PM

Floor Meeting/Honors Community Kickoff

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 - 8:30 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.

HC 101 Welcome

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 - 8:00 AM

Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador and get your new student questions answered. 

 

Brunch with Your Community

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 - 10:30 AM

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

Honors Community Welcome and Induction Ceremony

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 - 2:00 PM

All new Honors College students will attend the Welcome and Induction College Avenue Student Center 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. We’re so excited to share this journey with you!

HC 101 Welcome

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM

Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador and get your new student questions answered. 

 

Class of 2029 Photo

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM

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

Jake Bittle | Common Reading

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM
The location and time of this event are forthcoming...

Community Conversations (Group A)

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 11:15 AM

Join your Honors Community Mentors in small group
discussions about finding common ground and building toward a beloved community with each other as the newest members of the Honors College.
 

Welcome Barbeque (Group B)

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 11:15 AM

Enjoy a welcome barbecue with your fellow classmates to kick off the school year! 

Community Conversations (Group B)

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 12:45 PM

Join your Honors Community Mentors in small group discussions about finding common ground and building toward a beloved community with each other as the newest members of the Honors College.