Welcome Week

International students (students with an F-1 or J-1 visa) and Gen HC participants are welcome to move in early. Plan to bring your own collapsible bins or large bags that are able to be easily carried, as there may be limited availability of moving bins and move-in volunteers.

Welcome to Rutgers University and the Honors College! Pick up your key from your Resident Assistants, then head to your assigned room to unpack, unwind, and meet your Changemaking Mentor, roommate, and floormates. 

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.

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.

Get to know your floor mates over dinner! Head to the College Avenue Student Center Atrium with your Changemaking Mentor and Resident Assistant at your assigned dinner times.     

Floor times are: 
5:30 pm - 5th floor
5:50 pm - 4th floor East & North
6:10 pm - 4th floor South & Thomas Suites
6:30 pm - 3rd floor South & East
6:50 pm - 3rd floor North & 2nd floor North
7:10 pm - 2nd floor East & South

Meet your Resident Assistant and Changemaking Mentor and head to your floor meetings. During this mandatory meeting, you will learn about the residential student experience, programs, and policies, as well as our Changemaking Community Pillars.

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. We’re so excited to share this journey with you!

Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador for a first floor tour of the Honors College.

Meet your Honors College Academic Advising Team and get in-depth information about Honors College school-based requirements:

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM — School of Engineering
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Rutgers Business School
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM — School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — School of Arts and Sciences

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.

 

Join your Changemaking Mentors and floormates for a Welcome Barbecue in the Courtyard!

Join the Changemaking Mentors for a game of bingo for a chance to win cool HC merch and other goodies!

Group A: 9:00-10:00 AM

Group B: 10:15-11:15 AM

Join your Changemaking Mentors and Resident Assistants 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.

Group A: 10:15 - 11:00 AM

Group B: 9:00 - 9:45 AM

Join your Changemaking Mentors and Resident Assistants in small group discussions about the Summer One Read.

Meet with your Resident Assistant at 12:30 pm to travel to the New Student Convocation ceremony at 1:00 pm. Rutgers University--New Brunswick invites all incoming students to New Student Convocation held on campus each fall. This event formally welcomes our newest students to the Rutgers University community and features speeches by students and administrators, as well as performances by several performing arts groups including the Rutgers Glee Club.