Enjoy a welcome barbecue with your fellow classmates to kick off the school year!
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
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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 Changemaking Communities and programs focused on community service, social justice, and social changeWelcome Week Events | 2025
Virtual Parent & Family Welcome
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 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 101 Welcome
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador and get your new student questions answered.
HC and Douglass Welcome Event
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM
Meet Douglass Honors College students and hear about all of the amazing benefits through Douglass from staff and student leaders. 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!
Rutgers vs. Ohio University Football Game
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Enjoy the football season opener for the Scarlet Knights 2024-25 season!
HC 101 Welcome
Friday, Aug 29, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador and get your new student questions answered.
HC 101 Welcome
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador and get your new student questions answered.
Honors Community Mentor 1:1 Time
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM
Meet with your Community Mentor to learn more about the Honors College and share your goals for the academic year. Talk with your Community Mentor for more details.
Intercultural Meetup
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 - 1:00 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.
HC 101 Welcome
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador and get your new student questions answered.
Involvement Fair
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 - 1:00 PM
Learn how to get involved in Honors College student organizations from student leaders in the Courtyard!
HC 101 Welcome
Monday, Sep 01, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Drop in to meet an Honors College Ambassador and get your new student questions answered.
LGBTQ+ LC Collaborative Social
Wednesday, Sep 03, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Join students, faculty, and staff and learn more about the Honors College LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative. Food, drinks, and swag will be provided.
Resource Roundtable
Friday, Sep 05, 2025 - 1:00 PM
Connect with different offices across Rutgers University to learn more about the various resources available to you during your college experience.