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 Week
Incoming Honors College students are invited to participate in Welcome Week, a multi-day, early arrival experience full of academic and social programs.
To earn the HC 101 Achievement for community engagement in The Arc app, scan the QR code at check-in at select Honors College Welcome Week events through Friday, October 9. Once you complete the HC 101 Achievement, you will be entered into a raffle to win one of 10 $50 RU Express cards, which you can use for purchases across campus.
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
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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 engagementUpcoming Welcome Week Events
Welcome Barbecue (Group B)
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 - 11:15 AM
Enjoy a welcome barbecue with your fellow classmates to kick off the school year!
Event Schedule
11:15am-12:45pm | Group B Welcome Barbecue | Rodkin Family Courtyard
Community Conversations (Group B)
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 - 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.
Welcome Barbecue (Group A)
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 - 12:45 PM
Enjoy a welcome barbecue with your fellow classmates to kick off the school year!
Event Schedule
12:45pm-2:15pm | Group A Welcome Barbecue | Rodkin Family Courtyard
Parent & Family Welcome
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Join the Honors College deans and campus partners including Residence Life, Rutgers Police, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Dean of Students for a virtual event to connect with parents and family members.
HC and Douglass Welcome Event
Friday, Aug 28, 2026 - 10:00 AM
Meet Douglass Honors College students and hear about all of the amazing benefits through Douglass from your Honors Community Mentors. Not enrolled in Douglass yet? Join us to learn how you can become involved and gain access to special networking events, research, internships, and more. Don’t miss out- there will be food and giveaways!
Mentor Meetups
Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 - 10:00 AM
Connect with your designated Honors Community Mentor to share concerns, ask questions, or just to have a conversation!
HC 101 Welcome for Commuters & Extended Community
Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Meet your Honors Community Mentors to grab your HC 101 Booklet and free t-shirt! Student leaders will be available to answer questions until 1:00pm up to the start of the Honors College Involvement Fair.
HC 101 Welcome for Sophomore Transfers
Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Join Dean Bowers for a special Honors College welcome to our new sophomore transfer students. You can also grab your HC 101 Booklet and free t-shirt! Welcome Team members will be available to answer questions until 1:00pm up to the start of the Honors College Involvement Fair.
Honors College Involvement Fair
Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Learn how to get involved in Honors College student organizations from student leaders in the Courtyard!
Rutgers Involvement Fair
Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 - 3:00 PM
Head down College Avenue to get involved with Rutgers at large by visiting the tables of over 400 student organizations, university departments, and community partners. This event is open to all students.
Intercultural Meetup (Affinity Groups)
Monday, Aug 31, 2026 - 3:00 PM
Learn about involvement with our student-led affinity groups! Affinity Groups are student led and are intended to provide students with a place to discuss issues directly impacting their experiences at the Honors College and in the greater Rutgers community. Representatives from the Asian Affinity Group, Black Affinity Group, Latinx Affinity Group, LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, Middle Eastern Affinity Group, and International Student Affinity Group will be present.
Resource Roundtable: Academic Success
Friday, Sep 04, 2026 - 1:30 PM
Connect with different offices across Rutgers University to learn more about the various resources available to you during your college experience. Earn 1 HC Serves hour.
Honors College Carnival
Saturday, Sep 05, 2026 - 12:00 PM
Join the Honors Programming Committee for a carnival with games, food, and prizes!
Back-To-School Bingo Night w/ Trivia Twist
Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Join the Honors Programming Committee for a bingo night with a trivia twist, with tons of prizes!